Checking Out the SNAP Program
Webinar | Available
Learn the eligibility criteria for SNAP and the budgeting advantages available to older adults, people with disabilities, and working families with childcare costs.
We will cover the SNAP budgeting process, including how to identify deductions and the steps to take when a budget has been calculated incorrectly. Lastly, we will review the different ways to apply for SNAP. The course also includes a discussion of ABAWD exemptions.
Target Audience: Social service and legal professionals assisting families and individuals with limited income navigate SNAP benefits.
Continuing Education:
- Approved for 2.0 contact hours for Licensed Social Workers (LMSW/LCSW) & Licensed Mental Health Counselors.
- Approved for 2.0 clock hours for OASAS.
Leslie Bailey
Director of Training, Benefits Plus Learning Center
Leslie Bailey, specializing in public benefit programs for over 25 years, oversees all aspects of the Benefits Plus Learning Center training program; from facilitating courses, to designing new courses to the implementation of the continuing education program. She focuses on cash benefit programs such as SSI, SSDI and Cash Assistance and food programs, as well as programs that provide support to working families like child care.
She has authored several chapters for the Learning Center’s premier publication Benefits Plus Online.
Leslie began her career providing benefit counseling to low-income families and individuals. She holds a social work degree from Lehman College.
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