Coalition tomorrow, Wed DTAConnect DTA training, BBT
Reminder: Coalition meeting tomorrow, 4/23 from 10-11:30
Zoom link here. Agenda will include:
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State Budget updates - FY25 House budget & FY24 Supp Budget: Where we are in the process and next steps.
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DTA updates - end to state SNAP benefits for immigrants, DTA Assistance Line access, etc.
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Brief overview of federal SNAP eligibility rules for immigrants. In the meantime, see slides from MLRI/La Colaborativa on the end to state SNAP and information about federal SNAP for immigrants here.
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Federal Farm Bill updates from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. In the meantime, see tweet charting impact of future cuts to the Thrifty Food Plan from CBPP here and a broader blog post here, and an explainer of the Thrifty Food Plan from FRAC here.
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Issue sharing, etc.
Reminder: Wed 4/24 DTA training on DTAConnect Update My Information option
DTA recently made some significant and exciting changes to DTAConnect. Households can now update their rent/shelter costs, childcare costs, medical expenses, and more right on DTAConnect. DTA has a guide on how to use this tool for community organizations posted here.
DTA is doing an in-depth training for communities organizations about this change this Wednesday, 4/24 from 11:00-12:30, To join, use this Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/98796946986?
Meeting ID: 987 9694 6986
Passcode: 508095
MCLE Basic Benefits Training: Income Maximization on May 2
This session focuses on various supplemental benefits and assistance programs which help working families and individuals to maximize income and reduce costs. This training is a broad overview, not an in-depth analysis of any particular program. This training is for new and experienced legal services advocates, lawyers in private practice, social and health services workers, and community activists who want to learn about or get an update on this subject in order to help their clients. Click here to learn more and register ($35 for advocates): Income Maximization