I am a Targetted Case Manager from Charlotte Behavioral Health Care in Punta Gorda, Florida. I have several Patients that I am trying to assist who are having trouble with Food Stamps.

A) I understand that you are a Targeted Case Manager at Charlotte Behavioral Health Care in Punta Gorda, Florida, and you are trying to assist several patients who are having trouble with Food Stamps. I can help you with this by providing you with the following information:

• The requirements for eligibility for Food Stamps in Florida.
• The documents that your patients will need to apply for Food Stamps.
• The steps on how to apply for Food Stamps online or in person.
• The contact information for the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), which administers the Food Stamp Program in Florida.

I can also provide you with some tips on how to help your patients complete their Food Stamp applications and how to navigate the DCF system.

Here are some of the requirements for eligibility for Food Stamps in Florida:

• You must be a U.S. citizen or a qualified noncitizen.
• You must have a low income.
• You must meet certain asset limits.
• You must be a resident of Florida.

Here are the documents that your patients will need to apply for Food Stamps:

• Proof of identity, such as a driver’s license or birth certificate.
• Proof of citizenship or qualified noncitizen status.
• Proof of income, such as pay stubs or Social Security statements.
• Proof of expenses, such as rent or utility bills.

Here are the steps on how to apply for Food Stamps online or in person:

• Online: You can apply for Food Stamps online at the DCF website.
• In person: You can apply for Food Stamps in person at a DCF customer service center.

Here is the contact information for the Florida Department of Children and Families:

• Phone: 1-888-423-4533
• Website: https://www.myflfamilies.com/services/public-assistance

According to the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, is a program that helps low-income individuals and families buy the food they need for good health. The SUNCAP program is a special SNAP program for people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

To apply for food stamps in Florida, you can use the Access Florida online system or visit a local DCF office. You can also call the EBT Customer Number at 1-888-356-3281 for more information about your EBT account.

I hope this helps you and your patients. Have a nice day!