IMPORTANT: If you received a letter dated between May 15, 2024 and May 17, 2024 from the Tax Offset Program about an outstanding CalFresh debt, please note the following: * The CalFresh debts identified as delinquent are currently in suspended status. * No action will be taken to collect these debts at this time. * If the debt is later determined to be valid and collectible, you will receive another notice.
Learn moreExciting News! The Alameda County Board of Supervisors and the Alameda County Social Services Agency will provide a new opportunity for unrestricted funding to support the vital work of licensed child care providers in Alameda County.
Complete the online registration form here (English) and submit a Form W-9.
Translated Registration Forms:
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We are excited to inform you that the Alameda County Social Services Agency (SSA) has developed a dedicated page to provide updates on current employment opportunities within our Agency! If you are a dedicated public servant and love working with the community, check out our open positions and apply today!
Here is the direct link: https://www.alamedacountysocialservices.org/about-us/administration/Human-Resources/career-opportunities
Or click on the Learn More button to visit our careers page directly.
Learn moreStarting January 1, 2024, Alameda County residents 26-49 years of age can receive if they meet all other Medi-Cal eligibility criteria. This is the last remaining age group to be added to the Medi-Cal eligibility following the Young Adult Expansion in January 2020 for individuals up to age 26 and the Older Adult Expansion in May 2022 for individuals aged 50 or older, which means that of all ages will now be potentially eligible for full scope Medi-Cal regardless of immigration status, if they meet all other Medi-Cal eligibility criteria. This change will take effect throughout the state of California.
Full scope Medi-Cal provides medical, dental, mental health, family planning, vision care and also covers other services such as treatment for substance abuse, prescriptions, transportation for doctor and dental visits and to get your medicine, and more.
Individuals and families who are currently enrolled in restricted scope Medi-Cal will automatically be enrolled in full scope Medi-Cal and will receive notifying them of this change and if they will need to enroll in a Medi-Cal Managed Care Plan.
Receipt of Medi-Cal is Not Considered a Public Charge
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services do NOT consider receiving health, food, and housing benefits as part of the public charge determination.
For more information, Please visit HealthyAC.org to view the Adult Expansion flyer.
Click here to learn more about Medi-Cal eligibility criteriaBeginning November 2023, Transitional Nutrition Benefits (TNB) Program recertifications will Resume! The Form TNB 4 Notice of Recertifcation for the TNB Program will be sent to the TNB households in the month prior to the household's TNB recertification month, starting October 2023 for the November 2023 recertifications. Household's must complete and submit the Form TNB 4 Notice of Recertification for the TNB Program to continue receiving TNB benefits. If eligible, TNB households can be recertified for an additional 12-month period. For ways to submit the Form TNB 4, click here. For more information on the TNB Program, click here.
More InformationThe County of Alameda is announcing an investment of $1.5 million to local Emergency Shelter Providers to offset additional emergency shelter demand due to COVID-19. One-time grants will be awarded to eligible Not for Profit Emergency Shelter Providers located in the County of Alameda. All awards will be distributed by the Alameda County Social Services Agency utilizing a three-tiered system:
1. Small Emergency Shelter Providers (less than 20 beds) - grant award of $15,000
2. Medium Emergency Shelter Providers (between 20-50 beds) - grant award of $25,000
3. Large Emergency Shelter Providers (greater than 50 beds) - grant award of $75,000
TO APPLY:
All eligible Emergency Shelter Providers will be required to complete the County of Alameda Emergency Shelter Grant Application to verify that they are a Non-Profit Organization, have been in operation prior to January 2021, and are currently providing shelter to those in need in the County of Alameda. Interested participants click HERE to apply. The following documents must be submitted with the application:
1. W-9
2. IRS 501(c)3 determination letter
3. Copy of 2021 990 tax return
It is the sole responsibility of the County of Alameda Social Services Agency to determine eligibility of this grant. The County of Alameda Social Services Agency reserves the right to verify the information provided at any time. All Emergency Shelter Grant payments will be distributed by the County of Alameda Social Services Agency. Please allow between 6-8 weeks for grant disbursements. For any questions related to the application and/or distribution, please email SSAEmergencyShelterGrants@acgov.org
Learn moreIf you are an EBT cardholder and receive a text, call or email asking for your card number, PIN or any personal information, do NOT provide it. There are reports of an EBT scam and attempts to steal benefits. Alameda County Social Service Agency (ACSSA) will never ask for this information through phone, text, or email. EBT cardholders should never provide personal information to unknown third parties. For any questions regarding your EBT card, please call (877) 328-9677 or click here for more information and click here to view the flyer. For information available in other languages click on the name of the languages listed: Spanish, Cambodian, Vietnamese, Cantonese, Mandarin, Tagalog, Farsi, Dari and Pashto.
Remember to download the ebtEDGE mobile application on the App Store or Google Play Store to further protect your benefits!
More Ways to Contact UsStarting January 1, 2024, assets will no longer be counted in the Medi-Cal program for Alameda County residents who are aged, blind, and/or disabled. Assets such as bank accounts, houses, and vehicles will no longer need to be reported on Medi-Cal application and renewal forms. Proof of assets will not need to be submitted and will no longer be requested.
Before January 1, 2024, assets are still counted for individuals who apply for Medi-Cal. Current asset limits are $130,000 for one person and $65,000 for each additional household member, up to 10 people. Click here for more information about the asset limit elimination for Medi-Cal.
Click here to learn more about Medi-Cal eligibility criteriaOur mission is to promote the economic and social well being of individuals, families, neighborhoods and communities.
The Alameda County Social Services Agency is comprised of over 2,400 men and women working collectively and in partnership with community-based organizations, neighborhood groups and policy makers to serve the needs of the community.
Thursday, July 4 2024 - All Day
Wednesday, June 12, 2024 - 6:30pm - 8:15pm*
Wednesday, June 12, 2024 - 5:30 P.M.
Second Monday of each month - 9:15 am - 11:45 am
