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Rest of the State

Please visit the following link to learn about the different programs and services that may be available to you.

For Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligibility criteria, please visit this link. For Temporary Assistance (TA) eligibility criteria, please visit this link. All benefit programs have their own rules for eligibility. Rules change depending on where you live.

To determine your eligibility, the County Social Services Agency will generally consider: 

  • How many people are in the household
  • Everyone’s income
  • How much the household pays for rent/mortgage Utilities

To learn more about the work rules, exceptions, exemptions, and the sanction process, please review this document  for further help and go to our “Need More Help” section to find an advocate

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