4/19

Today in class Nick Clausen from jobs and family services came in to talk about the SNAP program. The SNAP program deals with food stamps, child support, job training, transportation etc. The biggest programs for the jobs and family services are medicaid and cash programs. To be eligible for SNAP you have to fall under 130% of the poverty line. To get food stamps you have to have a pay stub, social security card, and proof of identity. To monitor how the program is working, they check for fraud and talk to people. They also have nutrition programs which are not mandatory. I learned SNAP was an entitlement program where if you were eligible and applied you automatically get the program. The purpose/Mission is to help people that are most vulnerable, and to help them meet their basic needs. It is funded state and federally. Overall it seems like an interesting program.