SNAP Resources

SNAP Resources

Screening and Application Assistance

• DSS ConneCT
• CT DSS Uniform Policy Manual (UPM)
• W-1E General Application (,pdf)
• W-1ER Redetermination (pdf.)
• SNAP Verification Checklist
• DSS Verification Guide for All Programs

Calculating Income

• Gross Income Limits and Max. Benefit Amounts
• Income Calculation Worksheet

Reporting Forms

• Attachment A: English Client Satisfaction Survey
• Attachment A: Spanish Client Satisfaction Survey
• Attachment B: English Informed Consent
• Attachment B: Spanish Informed Consent
• Attachment C: Outreach Log
• Attachment D: SNAP Quarterly Narrative Report
• Client Survey Talley Sheet ClientSurveyTallySheet

Blog Posts

• “Your Path to Employment”: SNAP Employment & Training
• SNAP in CT’s Back to School Mailing
• UConn Health Center & snap4ct.org
• Older Adults and SNAP
• Something for Everyone in Your Family: SNAP in CT

 Useful Webinar Recordings

CHCACT

• • SNAP Protection of Personal Information Webinar (8/14)

National Council on Aging

• • SNAP for Seniors: Troubleshooting Applications and Handling Appeals (8/14)
  • Determining SNAP Eligibility and Maximizing Deductions (5/14)
  • Why SNAP is Important for Seniors (3/14)
  • Maximizing SNAP Benefits Using the Medical Expense Deduction (7/13)

Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (SNAP Academy)

• • Overview of SNAP and its Role in the Safety Net

Marketing & Media

Logos

• • FNS SNAP Logo (English) (zip.)
  • FNS SNAP Logo (Spanish) (zip.)

Brochures

• • CHCACT Senior SNAP Brochures (English) (zip.)
  • CHCACT Senior SNAP Posters (Spanish) (zip.)

Posters

• • CHCACT Senior SNAP Posters (English) (zip.)
  • CHCACT Senior SNAP Posters (Spanish) (zip.)
  • DSS SNAP Employment & Training (English)
  • DSS SNAP Employment & Training (Spanish)

Client Resources

• CT DSS SNAP Employment & Training Webpage SNAP-Brochure-En-PDFs
• CT SNAP Employment & Training Courses Offered

For Non-Citizens

• Legal Permanent Resident Handout
• The National Immigration Law Center: Overview of Immigrant Eligibility for Federal Programs
• USDA FNS SNAP Guidance on Non-Citizen Eligibility
• Code of Federal Regulations (7 CFR 273.4) Citizenship and alien status
• Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Public Charge Fact Sheet

For Those Experiencing Homelessness

• USDA FNS Homelessness SNAP Q&A

Other Resources

• CT Food Bank Food Pantry Locator
• CHCACT SNAP Outreach Contact List (Updated 2/15)
• W-42 Town Codes by Region & Office
• DSS Fax Contacts
• Connecticut Association of Senior Center Personnel (CASCP) Support Letter for SNAP
• 2014 CHCACT Media Release Form
• SNAP Flier Template – English: Publisher | Word Document
• SNAP Flier Template – Spanish: Publisher | Word Document
• SNAP Tri-Fold Pamphlet Template Publisher | Word Document
• SNAP Flier Outreach Template: Publisher | Word Document
• SNAP Appointment Sign Up Sheet Template: Publisher | Word Document
• CT Senior Centers by Town (.pdf)
• Farmers Markets that Accept SNAP
• End Hunger CT! Pre-Screener Tool (link)
• SNAP Overview Presentation for Outreach Workers (PowerPoint)