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Be careful bout reporting. My cousin's girlfriend didnt report her income right away and ended up with an overpayment. They made her pay back like $2000!!! The system is designed to TRAP US i swear!!!
That's not exactly how it works. You don't have to report every single dollar right away - you report on your SAR7 which is due every 6 months. The exception is if your income goes over your Income Reporting Threshold (IRT), which they tell you on your approval notice. For a family of 2, that's usually around $2,400-ish per month. Working one day a month for $200 is nowhere near that threshold, so regular SAR7 reporting is fine.
Thank you all SO MUCH for the helpful answers! I feel confident now to take that one day a month job without worrying about losing my cash aid. Its good to know they have that $225 disregard - i wish they explained this stuff better when we applied! Going to start looking for more part-time opportunities too since it sounds like I can actually work more and still keep some benefits while being better off overall.
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If you do end up getting married and your CalWORKs decreases, make sure you connect with your Welfare to Work specialist right away. With lower cash aid, you might qualify for more supportive services like additional childcare hours or transportation assistance. I actually ended up qualifying for their education program after my benefits decreased from getting married, and they're helping me get my medical assistant certification now. Sometimes one door closes and another opens!
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If you get desperate and the bank is closed, some check cashing places can do cash withdrawals from EBT cards. But WARNING - they charge really high fees, like $5-$10 per transaction. I had to do this once when my rent was due on a holiday weekend. It's not ideal but it's an option if you're truly stuck.
I ended up going to the BofA branch like someone suggested and was able to withdraw the rest! The teller was actually really nice about it. But good to know about check cashing places as a last resort - thank you!
Great to hear you got it resolved! One more tip - you can actually call the number on the back of your EBT card and request a higher daily ATM withdrawal limit. It's not guaranteed they'll approve it, but if you explain your situation (needing to withdraw rent money once a month), they might increase your limit. Worth trying for next month!
I had no idea this was even possible! Definitely going to call and ask about this. Would make things so much easier every month. Thank you for all your help!
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my cousin had this EXACT problem!!!! her son was having potty training issues too and she got a note from the doctor saying he had some kind of developmental delay with toilet training (i forget the fancy name they used) and they gave her an extension on her exemption for like 3 more months! worth asking about
thats what my sister did too! they called it something like 'elimination delay' or something. some kids just take longer and doctors know this stuff happens.
After reading through all the responses, I wanted to add a few more details that might help: 1. The specific program I mentioned earlier is called the "Family Stabilization Program" (FSP). It's part of CalWORKs and specifically designed to help families overcome temporary barriers to WTW participation. 2. For your situation, you'd request an FSP assessment specifically mentioning your child's potty training challenges as a temporary barrier to childcare placement. 3. The reduction amount others mentioned is correct - you'd lose approximately 1/3 of your grant during a sanction period. 4. If you do end up getting sanctioned, know that you can cure the sanction at any point by agreeing to comply with WTW requirements, and your full benefits would be restored the following month. 5. Document EVERYTHING - keep records of all your calls, who you spoke with, and what was discussed.
Thank you for such detailed information! I'm calling first thing Monday morning to ask specifically about the Family Stabilization Program assessment. I really appreciate everyone's help with this.
Daniel White
wat i dont get is why u took out all ur money at once??? thats kinda on u tbh. not tryna be mean but i always take mine out in small amounts for this exact reason
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Gianna Scott
•I needed it all for rent which was due soon. I don't normally withdraw it all at once, but I was in Sacramento visiting my sister who's been sick and needed to pay rent as soon as I got back. Not really helpful to blame me when I'm already stressed about this situation.
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Abigail Patel
•That comment wasn't helpful. Many families need their full benefit amount for essential expenses like rent. The important thing now is getting through the replacement process properly. Focus on getting that police report number and submitting the CW 2216 form with your ATM receipt to your home county as quickly as possible.
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Kaitlyn Jenkins
I want to add one more important detail: when submitting your CW 2216 form, you'll need to sign an affidavit under penalty of perjury. Be 100% accurate about all details (time, place, amount, circumstances). Any discrepancies between your statement and the police report could result in denial. Also, while you're waiting for replacement, ask specifically about these emergency options: 1. Immediate Need payment (one-time emergency payment) 2. Homeless Assistance if you're at risk of eviction 3. Emergency food referrals through CalFresh Document every call attempt you make (date, time, number called). This might help if there are delays in processing your replacement request.
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Gianna Scott
•Thank you, I'll be very careful about all the details matching up. I'm going to try the online police report tonight and then call my worker first thing tomorrow. I appreciate everyone's help with this nightmare situation.
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