Economic Security
FAQ: Non-Minor Dependents & CalFresh
Last Updated May 13, 2021
This document answers 18 frequently asked questions about young adults participating in Extended Foster Care applying for and accessing CalFresh, California’s food stamp program.
Content covered includes how foster care payments should be counted or considered, how to navigate shared living situations in applying, common income deductions for this population, and navigating student eligibility restrictions.
Updated for Federal Fiscal Year 2024-25
