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[Title] MyFoodStamps.org: A United Outreach Effort in California [Author] Anyu Fang [Year] 2007 [Publication Type] Field Reports [Community Focus] Advocates (including legal advocates), Service Providers, SNAP/Food Stamp Recipients [Location] California, Domestic, Sacramento [Description] MyFoodStamps.org: A United Outreach Effort in California is a web-based resource for outreach workers, food assistance advocates, and potential food stamp clients in California, including a… Read more [Affiliation] Emerson Fellow [Body] 
MyFoodStampsorg United Outreach Effort California Anyu Fang Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Congressional Center Washington Field Placement Sept Feb Sacramento Coalition Association Food Banks This report explains the broader goals several projects CAFB that aim unite food stamp outreach efforts and was written collaboration with Fangs fellowship supervisor project mentor Jessica Bartholow Introduction break down barriers Stamp access funds nonprofit partner organizations their Nutrition Education activities Until now has depended annual training teleconferences share ideas promising practices many state federal policies are flexible wished empower coordinators become advocates helping counties implement clientfriendly The idea website conceived light need for readily accessible resource highlight such strategies improve Californias Program administered differing ways all more important have unified approach which workers dialogue each other collective work end Myfoodstampsorg aims comprehensive assistance potential program clients offers guidance eligibility rules statistics trends about insecurity explanations antihunger local governments advice how individual citizens can help hunger coauthors content Statewide Manager also generously sponsored following Wellness Foundation Network Healthy Active Living States Department Agriculture CAFBs Info line streamline statewide media advertisements participated process create Information Line FOOD offering callers information application procedures pilot result partnership between Social Services Health Professional Exchange Corporation various county offices launched limited March offer opportunity update through they wish provide from Guide Along sections guiding new partners setting learning online features key components regulations guide issues explanation screening tool promotes Regulations guides this section presents Comprehensive created Legal Northern Benchmark Institute twiceyearly updates changes along searchable categorized database alike Access advocate administration FSP identified some should aware Some examples highlighted here Facetoface interview waiver use Hardship Card request attached itself easy applicants fill out mail office standardizes procedure giving flexibility Language Counties both promote acceptance multiple languages print materials Although generally accept applications than Spanish English printed often only Mailin might clarify not make visit purpose would obtain finger image More adopting will families hardships apply complete interviews over phone Customer service There facets customer may improved speed convenience appearance place All these impact client experience Reaching Coordinators consider working social programs Earned Income Tax Credit Women Infant Care WIC Summer Congregate Finger Imaging protection against fraud State Legislature passed requirement adult recipients stamps must images scanned condition issuance eligible households scanning before obtaining Advocates familiarize themselves imaging Application Screening Tool FAST seen effectiveness our participation rates increase where Despite contributions realize services still low rate amongst people Applicants usual obstacles transportation continue affect progress seek success assist strengthening case management aspects With mind completed set improvements originally designed Los Angeles Regional Bank Second Harvest Santa Cruz San Benito Alameda County Community just minutes screened printable Form DFA prefilled generated current prints confidentiality Next Steps flyer based provided currently directs closest ZIP code instructions applying tailors details countys able scan supporting documents pay stubs etc sent loaded computers linked secured server encryptionprotected laptops allow move pantries soup kitchens health clinics supermarkets schools outside festivals neighborhood locations been using year resulting submission accurate implemented first its kind system simultaneously uses knowledgeable staff assisting prescreens sends electronic schedules stepbystep available requires technical knowledge developing certification persons interested could well plans ready generate order enable welfare directors interface computer data transmission protocol municipalities across country Traditionally systems failed achieve desired outcomes because rely secure private fully comprehend complicated high cost living SSI Cashout Rule large immigrant population increases possibility household despite poverty ineligible Without component efficient entice into unfortunate burden applicant Using like complement Electronic eliminates problems while additional benefit FASTs keep contact Essentials ResearchStatistics Two feature toolkits recommended resources including different calculating reports studies banks bibliographies academic papers Conclusion function common portal hope evolving laboratory activists
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