Agency Updates

MAY 7

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

MAY 7

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

MAY 7

Golden State Grant Program

The State of California has approved the Golden State Grant Program one-time payment of $600 for eligible CalWORKs families. These payments do not impact your CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, or CalFresh eligibility or monthly benefits! To verify if you were one of the families that received the grant on March 27, 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

MAY 7

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.