Ways to Apply for CF
Application & Processing Details
Office Info
True or False
100

This website allows customers apply for CalFresh.

What is BenefitsCal?

100

If not expedited, applications are processed within this timeframe.

What is 30 days?

100

What does FRC stand for?

Family Resource Centers

100

Customer is inquiring on how long it would take to receive CalFresh benefits, it is correct for the agent to advise the customer that it takes 10 business days to process documentation for the CalFresh application.

False. CalFresh application can take up to 30 calendars to process. 

200

This method requires visiting a Family Resource Center.

What is In-Person?

200

This document can be downloaded from the San Diego County website.

What is a CalFresh application?

200

These are the days the Family Resource Centers Open

What is Monday through Friday?

200

When providing the CFES timeframes, it is correct for the agent to state that CFES would be reviewed within 3 business days.

False. CFES will be reviewed within 3 days. 

300

These are two ways customers can submit a paper application without going in person.

What is Mail & Fax

300

This service determines if someone qualifies for faster benefits.

What is CFES (CalFresh Expedited Services)?

300

These are the hours FRCs are open.

What is 7am to 5pm?

300
The agent can provide only one way for clients to apply for CF Benefits. 

False. Agents must provide all 5 ways to apply for CF benefits. 

400

These are two ways customers can apply for CF online

What are via benefitscal or download the application?

400

Expedited CalFresh benefits may be received within this time.

What is 3 days?

400

How long will it take to apply in the office

What is wait times at Family Resource Centers can vary.

400

The client only needs Name, Address and Signature to apply for CF benefits. 

TRUE. 

500

Customers can call this number to request a CalFresh application.

What is 2-1-1 San Diego & ACCESS?

500

These are the three things needed to apply.

What are name, address, and signature?

500

What are 2 Family Resource Centers within San Diego County

Centre City, Lemon Grove, North Coastal

Chula Vista, Metro, North Inland

El Cajon, National City, Ramona

Fallbrook, North Central, Southeastern

500

We should mention CalFresh Expedited Services when customers inquire about applying for CalFresh

TRUE