Agency Updates

MAY 7

Alameda County Child Care Provider Grant Program Reopens: What to Know!

Exciting News! The Alameda County Board of Supervisors and the Alameda County Social Services Agency will provide a new opportunity for unrestricted funding to support the vital work of licensed child care providers in Alameda County.

Complete the online registration form here (English) and submit a Form W-9.

Translated Registration Forms:
Spanish | Cambodian | Chinese (Simplified) | Farsi | Tagalog | Vietnamese

Agency Updates

MAY 7

CalFresh Awareness Month!

May is CalFresh Awareness Month! Our theme this year is "Did you know?" which aims to dispel false rumors about CalFresh with facts and to encourage all eligible residents to apply! For more information, visit our CalFresh Awareness Month page HERE or for ways to apply, click HERE!

Agency Updates

MAY 7

NEW Alameda County Social Services Agency Career Opportunities Page

We are excited to inform you that the Alameda County Social Services Agency (SSA) has developed a dedicated page to provide updates on current employment opportunities within our Agency! If you are a dedicated public servant and love working with the community, check out our open positions and apply today!

Here is the direct link: https://www.alamedacountysocialservices.org/about-us/administration/Human-Resources/career-opportunities

Or click on the Learn More button to visit our careers page directly.

Agency Updates

MAY 7

Social Services Agency's Eastmont offices temporarily closed / relocated

As of January 29, 2024, the Eastmont Self-Sufficiency Center and Adult & Aging Services Lobby located at the Eastmont Town Center are temporarily closed due to flooding. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please see flyer for alternate locations and contacts for services: English, Arabic, Dari, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Farsi, Khmer, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese

Agency Updates

MAY 7

NEW Contracting Opportunity with the Alameda County Public Health Department—APPLY TODAY!

*Sent on behalf of our partner Alameda County Public Health Department - Administrative Services Division - Procurement, Grants, & Contracts Unit*

Dear Valued Community Partner, this is to inform you of a new contracting opportunity with the Alameda County Public Health Department.

RFP No. ACPHD-OVP-1017 Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Services ( Alameda County Public Health Department- Procurements, Grants & Contracts Unit) has been posted. Deadline to apply is May 28, 2024 by 2:00 PM (PST). Click on the Learn more button to view details.

For questions contact Eric Gillespie, (510) 268-7665, PHDprocurement@acgov.org 

Agency Updates

MAY 7

Full Scope Medi-Cal Regardless of Immigration Status

Starting January 1, 2024, Alameda County residents 26-49 years of age can receive if they meet all other Medi-Cal eligibility criteria. This is the last remaining age group to be added to the Medi-Cal eligibility following the Young Adult Expansion in January 2020 for individuals up to age 26 and the Older Adult Expansion in May 2022 for individuals aged 50 or older, which means that of all ages will now be potentially eligible for full scope Medi-Cal regardless of immigration status, if they meet all other Medi-Cal eligibility criteria. This change will take effect throughout the state of California.

Full scope Medi-Cal provides medical, dental, mental health, family planning, vision care and also covers other services such as treatment for substance abuse, prescriptions, transportation for doctor and dental visits and to get your medicine, and more.

Individuals and families  who are currently enrolled in restricted scope Medi-Cal will automatically be enrolled in full scope Medi-Cal and will receive notifying them of this change and if they will need to enroll in a Medi-Cal Managed Care Plan.

Receipt of Medi-Cal is Not Considered a Public Charge  

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services do NOT consider receiving health, food, and housing benefits as part of the public charge determination.

For more information, Please visit HealthyAC.org to view the Adult Expansion flyer.

Agency Updates

MAY 7

Transitional Nutrition Benefits (TNB) Program Recertifications Resumed

Beginning November 2023, Transitional Nutrition Benefits (TNB) Program recertifications will Resume! The Form TNB 4 Notice of Recertifcation for the TNB Program will be sent to the TNB households in the month prior to the household's TNB recertification month, starting October 2023 for the November 2023 recertifications. Household's must complete and submit the Form TNB 4 Notice of Recertification for the TNB Program to continue receiving TNB benefits. If eligible, TNB households can be recertified for an additional 12-month period. For ways to submit the Form TNB 4, click here. For more information on the TNB Program, click here. 

Agency Updates

MAY 7

EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT—APPLY TODAY!

The County of Alameda is announcing an investment of $1.5 million to local Emergency Shelter Providers to offset additional emergency shelter demand due to COVID-19. One-time grants will be awarded to eligible Not for Profit Emergency Shelter Providers located in the County of Alameda. All awards will be distributed by the Alameda County Social Services Agency utilizing a three-tiered system:
1.  Small Emergency Shelter Providers (less than 20 beds) - grant award of $15,000
2.  Medium Emergency Shelter Providers (between 20-50 beds) - grant award of $25,000
3.  Large Emergency Shelter Providers (greater than 50 beds) - grant award of $75,000

TO APPLY:
All eligible Emergency Shelter Providers will be required to complete the County of Alameda Emergency Shelter Grant Application to verify that they are a Non-Profit Organization, have been in operation prior to January 2021, and are currently providing shelter to those in need in the County of Alameda. Interested participants click HERE to apply.  The following documents must be submitted with the application:
1.  W-9
2.  IRS 501(c)3 determination letter
3.  Copy of 2021 990 tax return

It is the sole responsibility of the County of Alameda Social Services Agency to determine eligibility of this grant. The County of Alameda Social Services Agency reserves the right to verify the information provided at any time.  All Emergency Shelter Grant payments will be distributed by the County of Alameda Social Services Agency. Please allow between 6-8 weeks for grant disbursements. For any questions related to the application and/or distribution, please email SSAEmergencyShelterGrants@acgov.org

Agency Updates

MAY 7

EBT SCAM ALERT

If you are an EBT cardholder and receive a text, call or email asking for your card number, PIN or any personal information, do NOT provide it. There are reports of an EBT scam and attempts to steal benefits. Alameda County Social Service Agency (ACSSA) will never ask for this information through phone, text, or email. EBT cardholders should never provide personal information to unknown third parties. For any questions regarding your EBT card, please call (877) 328-9677 or click here for more information and click here to view the flyer. For information available in other languages click on the name of the languages listed: Spanish, Cambodian, Vietnamese, Cantonese, Mandarin, Tagalog, Farsi, Dari and Pashto.

Remember to download the ebtEDGE mobile application on the App Store or Google Play Store to further protect your benefits!

Agency Updates

MAY 7

Medi-Cal Asset Limit Elimination - Effective January 1, 2024

Starting January 1, 2024, assets will no longer be counted in the Medi-Cal program for Alameda County residents who are aged, blind, and/or disabled. Assets such as bank accounts, houses, and vehicles will no longer need to be reported on Medi-Cal application and renewal forms. Proof of assets will not need to be submitted and will no longer be requested.

Before January 1, 2024, assets are still counted for individuals who apply for Medi-Cal. Current asset limits are $130,000 for one person and $65,000 for each additional household member, up to 10 people. Click here for more information about the asset limit elimination for Medi-Cal.