SNAP is a Health and Human Services program that helps financially struggling families buy healthy food to support their well-being and quality of life. People are also able to buy garden seeds with SNAP benefits in order to personally grow some of the food they need to eat every day. SNAP food benefits are put on a Lone Star Card and can be used like a credit card at any store that accepts SNAP. However, SNAP benefits cannot be used to:
Buy tobacco.
Buy alcoholic drinks.
Buy items that are not food or drink.
Pay for food bills members owe.
SNAP is for people who both meet program rules, and do not have a great deal of money. Most adults between 18 and 49 without children in the home can only get SNAP for three months out of a three-year period. If they work at least 20 hours a week in a job or training program, they may be able to extend their benefit period. Those who are pregnant or have a disability may not have to work in order to receive benefits. The following chart gives an idea of the income families can receive and still be a part of the program. Read more
The Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Advisory Council was established by HB 1874, in order to determine the availability of patient-centered and family-focused palliative care in Texas. The council is charged to… Read more
Texas’ State Supported Living Centers are operated by the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS). They provide campus-based supports and services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, who are also medically fragile or have behavioral problems. SSLC services include 24-hour residential services, comprehensive behavioral treatment services and health care services, including physician services, nursing services and dental services. Other services include skills training; occupational, physical and speech therapies; vocational programs; and services to maintain connections between residents and their families and natural support systems.
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Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides health education and health services to pregnant or breastfeeding women, women who have given birth within the last six months, infants, and children until their fifth birthday. Their services include:
Connecting members with other families to discuss healthy goals.
Answering questions concerning good nutrition practices for the family.
Providing personal consults from WIC breastfeeding experts, in addition to added benefits such as breast pumps and special food packages.
Assisting locals with finding other health-care services in their area.
Many income and family types can qualify for WIC, including those who are on Medicaid, TANF, or SNAP. Even without being a part of those programs, residents can be eligible for WIC by meeting certain income guidelines (more information found at this link). Read more
Appropriated funds in Texas are generally referred to in five prominent categories: All Funds, Federal Funds, General Revenue Funds (GR), General Revenue-Dedicated Funds (GR-D), and Other Funds. All Funds Budget:… Read more
