Case Management – The UpCounty Hub has an on-site case manager to help clients access SNAP (food stamps) and other County resources such as; Childcare Scholarship, Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA), Temporary Disability Assistance Program (TDAP), Montgomery Cares/Care4Kids, Dental Service
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a federal social program often referred to as “Food Stamps” that provides benefits to low-income individuals and families with food necessities. Those applying must meet certain requirements to be found eligible. If approved, the individual or family will be mailed an Electronic Benefit Transfer card (EBT-card) where designated funds for FOOD ONLY will be loaded onto the card monthly.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
To be eligible for SNAP you must be:
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A U.S citizen
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A lawful permanent resident for 5 years
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A lawful permanent resident for any period of time with a disability
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A refugee or asylum seeker with refugee or asylee status
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·A U.S. citizen child under 18, regardless of their parent’s citizenship status
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Heads of households do not need an SSN to apply for SNAP benefits for others in their household.
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As of January 16, 2021, students who are considered “half-time” by their educational institutions qualify for SNAP until the end of the public health emergency if they:
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Are eligible to participate in state or federally financed work study during the regular school year.
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They have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of 0 in the current academic year (based on the FAFSA- Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
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Meet one of the qualifying SNAP eligibility requirements stated above.
Social Services Division Team:
Yosselyn Rodriguez, Director of Programs
Stephanie Rordrigues, Case Manager
Karey Bell, Montgomery County Health & Human Services Navigator
Emily Devereux, Social Services Administrative Assistant
Interested in finding out more or exploring what you might be eligible for?
Contact our Case Manager, Stephanie Rodriguez at srodriguez@theupcountyhub.org.
We are located within the Upcounty Regional Services Center in our own dedicated Social Services Suite.
Social Services Division
The Upcounty Hub
12900 Middlebrook Rd, Suite 1400
Germantown, MD 20874