You May Be Eligible for SNAP (Public Benefits) That Can Help You Reach Your Educational Goals
As a Community Partner under the umbrella of Step Up Savannah, our SNAP Outreach Specialist is able to help our students, and those in our 
communities, apply for SNAP (food stamps) and other public benefits, such as Medicaid, healthcare for dependent children PeachCare, temporary relief for families in need (TANF), and childcare assistance (CAPS). The SNAP and Public Benefits Specialist works directly with the GA Division of Family and Children’s Services (DFCS) for a smoother application process.
There are special criteria and requirements for each of these programs.
SNAP — the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, is the program formerly known as food stamps. It is a federal nutrition program that helps you stretch your food budget and buy healthy food and provides monthly benefits via an EBT card.
Medicaid — Medicaid and other healthcare resources such as PeachCare for Kids are no to low-cost health insurance options for uninsured families.
CAPS — Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) supports early education goals by assisting low-income families with the cost of child care while they work, go to school or training, or participate in other work-related activities.
TANF — Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is a time- limited, income-based program that provides cash assistance to families with children when parents or other responsible relatives cannot provide for the family’s needs.
Our SNAP (Public Benefits) Specialist is qualified to work across all of our students’ resident counties in Georgia and will be able to help determine which programs you may be eligible for, assist you with the application process and help you navigate through the steps with direct contact to DFCS once your application has been submitted.
For more information, contact our SNAP (Public Benefits) Specialist @ (912) 443-4151 or complete our pre-screening form.
Please note that we are no longer able to help with applications for Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program (WIC). You must apply in person at your local County Health Office or contact the Coastal Health District of Georgia.