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Food Assistance for Unaccompanied Homeless Youth

Food Assistance for Unaccompanied Homeless Youth. Ty Jones CBPP NAEHCY Annual Conference November 3, 2013. What is Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program--SNAP?. Food assistance to low-income people – including 22 million children. Largest anti-hunger program.

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Food Assistance for Unaccompanied Homeless Youth

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  1. Food Assistance for Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Ty Jones CBPPNAEHCY Annual Conference November 3, 2013

  2. What is Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program--SNAP? • Food assistance to low-income people – including 22 million children. • Largest anti-hunger program. • Provides protections for vulnerable groups. • Specific rules to ensure access

  3. Myths To Access Paula Myths Can’t apply because she is under 18 Can’t prove identity with school ID Must have a permanent address Must live with parent or guardian Must apply with family living with temporarily Can’t receive SNAP because parent (in separate household) receives SNAP also. • 17-year old runaway with no income • Various living arrangements with friends • Attends schools frequently • Mother kicked her out • Mother receives SNAP with Paula in household • Paula is eligible.

  4. What Can You Do? • Check your state’s online application to see if youth can apply. • Check your state’s policy manual to see if there is policy specific for these youth. • Encourage unaccompanied homeless youth to apply. • Don’t take “No” for an answer. • Keep copies of USDA guidance. • Connect with local anti-hunger and legal aid organizations. • Reach out to local DSS offices.

  5. Resources • USDA Guidance • http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/outreach/pdfs/Policy_Clarifications_Homeless_Youth_Issues.pdf • http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/outreach/pdfs/Homeless_QA.pdf • CBPP Online Links Paper • http://www.cbpp.org/cms/index.cfm?fa=view&id=1414

  6. Contact Information Ty Jones tjones@cbpp.org 202-408-1080

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