Agency Updates

JUL 23

Advance Child Tax Credit Payments Have Begun - Don't Miss Out!

Advance Child Tax Credit payments will be a game changer for thousands of East Bay families with dependent children. From 7/15/21 through 12/15/21, eligible families can receive advance payments of up to $300 per month for each child age 6 and under and up to $250 per month for each child between the ages of 6 and 17. Households who were not required to file a tax return in 2019 or 2020 and families experiencing homelessness are eligible and may register at the IRS Non-filer Sign-up Tool . Required tax filers who have not yet filed should file their 2020 tax return as soon as possible using the free IRS tax filing website or by contacting their local VITA site. Eligible households that have already filed their 2020 tax returns will receive payments with no further action required. See flyers in English; Spanish; Simplified Chinese; and Traditional Chinese, or the link below to more information from the IRS.

Agency Updates

JUL 23

Biden Administration Ends Expansion to the Public Charge Rule

The Biden Administration has taken action to end the Trump public charge policy. It is now safe for immigrants and their families to use the health, nutrition, and housing programs to which they are legally entitled without fear or confusion.

Agency Updates

JUL 23

COVID-19

Lobbies are currently offering limited in-person services to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but the Alameda County Social Services Agency (ACSSA) continues to provide essential services. See updates on the Alameda County Responsibility to Community Health (ARCH) Program and other COVID-19 services.

Agency Updates

JUL 23

Pandemic Emergency Assistance Fund (PEAF)

The State of California has approved the Pandemic Emergency Assistance Fund one-time payment of $640 for eligible CalWORKs families. These payments do not impact your CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, or CalFresh eligibility or monthly benefits! To verify if you are one of the families that received the grant on July 10, 2021, you can check your EBT balance using your MyBenefitsCalWIN account, or by calling 1-877-328-9677.  If you normally receive your CalWORKs grant through direct deposit, please check your bank account. For more information, please click here.

Agency Updates

JUL 23

CalFresh recertification update

Now you can submit your CalFresh recertification online. To renew your CalFresh eligibility, you can now submit your recertification form (CF 37) and attach verifications online. To learn more about the CalFresh program, click here. To submit a CalFresh recertification online, click here. This service is now available in English, Spanish, and Traditional Chinese.