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 known federally as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Content covered includes impact of foster care payments and other types of income on CalFresh eligibility, how to navigate shared living situations in applying, common income deductions for this population, navigating student eligibility restrictions, and new federal requirements further restricting eligibility.
Updated for Federal Fiscal Year 2025-26
