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State seeks federally funded CalFresh outreach staff to close participation gap

3243562 · May 8, 2025
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CDSS proposed a federal‑funded staffing expansion for CalFresh outreach to raise participation among underrepresented groups, refine county engagement and expand digital outreach; the LAO said administration caseload estimates appear reasonable.

The California Department of Social Services presented a budget change proposal to add four federally funded outreach staff dedicated to increasing CalFresh participation and supporting counties.

"The intent of the BCP is to advance the department's goal of improving CalFresh participation," Alexis Fernandez Garcia of CDSS said, describing work to expand digital…

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