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Eligibility and Access to Public Assistance Guide

September 11, 2012CA&N ResourcesAging Out, benefits, children, CHIP, Foster Care, Medicaid, school lunch, SNAP, SSI, youthMiPSAC

The guide provides professionals with eligibility and access tips and recommendations for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the School Lunch Program, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Link to pdf Guide

Improving the Economic Security of Children in Foster Care and Young People Who are Transitioning from Foster Care

July 24, 2012CA&N Resources, Uncategorizedaccess, Aging Out, benefits, CHIP, Foster Care, Medicaid, school lunch, SNAP, SPARC, SSI, youthMiPSAC

July 9, 2012, State Policy Advocacy and Reform Center: This brief discusses ways that advocates can help foster children and youth who aged out of foster care access critical public benefits including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the School Lunch Program, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Though not the only available benefits, improving access to these initiatives offers real potential to improve children’s lives. Link to Brief