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| Resources and References |
10 Myths and Facts About Food Stamp Benefits and the Working Poor
- Short brochure about the Food Stamp program, and some common misconceptions. From the federal agency web site.
Also available:
 En Espanol
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Brochures
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Apply On-Line for Food Stamps
- Use West Virginia's on-line application page, to apply for Food Stamps or other programs. An in-person interview may also be required, but this step gets the process started. Click to go to the state DHHR web site, then click on the "Apply or Screen Online" words.
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Benefits and Social Welfare Laws - "Women and The Law" 2007 Edition
- This chapter of Women and the Law: A Legal Rights Handbook, Online Edition, informs women about benefits available to them through federal programs such as social security and supplemental security income (SSI) and West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) programs such as WV Works, food stamps, emergency assistance, and low-income energy assistance. It also includes information on unemployment, Workers’ Compensation, and other benefits programs. Produced by the Wext Virginia Women's Commission and the Women Lawyers Committee of the WV State Bar.
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Unemployment Compensation
Welfare/TANF
Social Security/SSI
Emergency Assistance
Government and Governmental Services
Women & The Law
Contributor: WV Women's Commission
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Fact Sheet on Food Stamps - Resources, Income, and Benefits
- To get food stamps, households must meet certain tests, including resource and income tests. Learn more about these eligibility rules from this federal government web site.
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Facts About the Food Stamp Program
- Learn about the Food Stamp Program, which helps low-income people buy the food they need for good health. Click here to go to the federal agency web site with lots more information.
Also available:
 En Espanol
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Food Stamp Special Rules for the Elderly or Disabled
- Most food stamp rules apply to all households, but there are a few special rules for households that contain an elderly or disabled member. Learn more on this federal agency web site.
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Senior Citizens
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Food Stamps in West Virginia - Program Information
- General information about the Food Stamp program in West Virginia, from the state DHHR web site.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Food Stamps
- Click here to go to the federal agency web site with lots of Frequenty Asked Questions about the Food Stamp program.
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Immigrant Eligibility Requirements for Food Stamps
- Many legal immigrants and other non-citizens may be eligible for Food Stamps while in the United States. Learn more from this federal agency web site.
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Pre-Screening for Food Stamp Eligibility
- The federal government provides an on-line "pre-screening tool" to help you get a better idea of whether you and your household may be eligible for food stamps. This Pre-Screening Tool is not an application for Food Stamps. An application for Food Stamps must be made at your local Food Stamp Office. Click here to go the federal agency web site, then click on "On-Line Pre-Screening Tool."
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Questions and Answers About Getting and Using Food Stamps - brochure
- Link to a brochure published by the federal government, with general information about the Food Stamp program.
Also available:
 En Espanol
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Brochures
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Rights in the Food Stamp Program
- Federal law guarantees the rights of people who are apllying for Food Stamps, and for people who are receiving Food Stamps. Learn more from this federal agency web site.
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State Food Stamp Information/Hotline Number
- Use the following number to get information from the State on food stamp questions in West Virginia: 1-800-642-8589.
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Summary of Public Benefits in WV
- A very brief listing of many different types of public assistance that are available in West Virginia, with some helpful information about each. Welfare, Medicaid, School Clothing Vouchers, the WIC Program, and more. Learn more about where to apply, and what the basic eligibility requirements are with this six-page document.
Other Topics:
Health
Welfare/Non-TANF
Welfare/TANF
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Web site - Direct Action Welfare Group
- The "Direct Action Welfare Group (DAWG)" in Charleston, WV provides training, support, and advocacy to empower people in poverty to be heard on the national, regional, and state levels to ensure that they have a voice in the policies that affect them. DAWG provides information sessions where people in poverty meet with policymakers; organizes people in poverty to become leaders in their communities; and monitors state and national legislation. Call them at 304-539-3157, or click here to find out more from their web site.
Other Topics:
Medicaid
Welfare/TANF
Welfare/Non-TANF
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| Legal & Advocacy Materials |
Food Stamps in West Virginia
- A broad review of the Food Stamp program in West Virginia. This piece includes information about the program, eligibility rules, and tips to remember when you deal with Food Stamp benefits at WV DHHR.
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