efnep & snap-ed participants in snap and wic? uh….no!
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EFNEP & SNAP-Ed Participants in SNAP and WIC?
Uh….NO!
Part I: Background info on SNAP, WIC and Head Start
How do we work with agencies in EFNEP and SNAP-Ed?
ReferralsRecruitmentClassesMeeting SpaceMarketing
Referring participants to agencies is part of your job!
You are evaluated on how well you work with agencies
Agency referrals are a priority
How are referrals tracked?
Agency meetingsEntry/Exit forms
Important for you to know
Services/agencies in your countyEligibility requirements of these
services/agenciesHow to enrollIdentify a contact person at the agency
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Entitlement programSupplemental – does not provide all food
neededBenefits to buy food
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Eligibility requirements◦Resources◦Income◦Employment requirements◦Immigrant eligibility
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Eligibility requirements◦Income
Household size Gross Monthly income(130% of poverty)
Net monthly income (100 percent of
poverty)
1 $1,245 $958
2 $1,681 $1,293
3 $2,116 $1,628
4 $2,552 $1,963
5 $2,987 $2,298
6 $3,423 $2,633
7 $3,858 $2,968
8 $4,294 $3,303
Each additional household member
+$436 +$335
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Eligibility requirements◦Employment requirements
Able-bodied adults (ages 16-60) must register for work, accept employment and participate in an employment training program to receive benefits
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Eligibility requirements◦Immigrants, seniors and disabled
Legal immigrants are eligible for SNAP benefits if they fit specific requirements
Seniors (over 60) and the disabled have different requirements for receiving SNAP benefits
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
BenefitsHousehold size Maximum monthly
allotment
1 $200
2 $367
3 $526
4 $668
5 $793
6 $952
7 $1,052
8 $1,202
Each additional household member
+$150
The Colorado Program Eligibility and Application Kit (PEAK)
PEAK ◦The online tool that people use to apply for
SNAP, TANF, and medical expense assistance (i.e. Medicaid)
◦Allows people to see if they might be eligible for these programs without actually applying.
◦Allows existing assistance recipients to check on their benefits.
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
WIC provides:◦nutritious food◦nutrition education◦breastfeeding support ◦referrals to health and social services
WIC
WIC Serves:◦Pregnant women◦Postpartum women◦Breastfeeding women◦Infants◦Children up to age 5
WIC
Eligibility Requirements◦185% of poverty and below
AND
◦Nutritional risk
WIC
Eligibility requirements◦Income
Household size Gross Monthly income(185% of poverty)
Net monthly income (100 percent of
poverty)
1 $1,772 $958
2 $2,392 $1,293
3 $3,012 $1,628
4 $3,630 $1,963
5 $4,251 $2,298
6 $4,871 $2,633
7 $5,491 $2,968
8 $6,111 $3,303
Each additional household member
+$335
WIC
Enrollment◦Call the local WIC office
Head Start
Head Start is a federal program that helps low-income preschool aged children get ready to go to kindergarten
The program helps prepare preschool aged children mentally, emotionally and socially for kindergarten
Head Start focuses on◦Language and literacy◦General knowledge◦Health◦Social and emotional skills
Early Head Start
Early Head Start is a federally funded program for low-income families with infants and toddlers, and pregnant women
Early Head Start promotes:◦healthy prenatal outcomes◦development of infants and toddlers◦Healthy family functioning
Head Start
Head Start puts emphasis on families◦Build parent-child relationships◦Encourages learning of both parent and
children◦Connects families to the community◦Encourages parents to be leaders and
advocates for their children
Head Start
Eligibility Requirements◦Head Start
Family income is within federal poverty guidelines Child must meet district age requirements (varies
by school district) – typically 3 to 4 years old Child must live within school district boundaries
Early Head Start
Eligibility Requirements◦Early Head Start
Family income is within federal poverty guidelines Child is between newborn and 2 ½ yrs old Pregnant women Child must live within school district boundaries
Part II: Making Agency Referrals
Referrals to WIC and SNAP Protocol
Step 1: After the first lesson in a series of classes, review participant entry forms.◦Reported income◦Household members listed◦Federal programs they are participating in
Referrals to WIC and SNAP Protocol
Step 2: Using the Program Eligibility and Application Information for WIC and SNAP and the current Poverty Guidelines
Referrals to WIC and SNAP Protocol
Step 3: Make a list of participants and the programs they qualify for but aren’t participating in on the Agency Referral Table.
Referrals to WIC and SNAP Protocol
Step 4: When calling participants to remind them of the time and date of lesson 2, talk to the participants on the Agency Referral Table about the programs they qualify for.
Referrals to WIC and SNAP Protocol
Step 5: At lesson 2, bring WIC and SNAP brochures to distribute.
Discussing WIC and SNAP in Lesson 2 – Plan, Shop,
$ave
Changes to the Plan, Shop, $ave lesson
Before the lesson
“WIC and SNAP brochures with local contact information”
End of the lesson“Before you leave, I would like to discuss a couple of food assistance programs with you. Using the Agency Referrals laminated sheet from the activity bin, discuss the WIC and SNAP programs to participants.”
Questions?