FNS Documents & Resources

Resource | FAQs/Q&As | FNS-GD-2001-0001
Q&As on the Final Rule on Noncitizen, Eligibility and Certification Provisions of PRWORA - Second Section

This section of Q&As covers the Application form, Filing the Application Form, Interviews, Verification, Request For Contact and Shortening Certification Periods, Drug/Alcohol Treatment Programs, Transitional Benefits, Recertification, Aliens, Self-Employment, Shelter Expenses, and Extending Certification Periods.

Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-1999-0013
Letter to Regions on Categorical Eligibility

This memo clarifies that any time all members of a household receive benefits under a program for needy families funded primarily through Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, whether cash or other benefits such as services, the TANF resource rules apply and thus an income eligible working family can both own a car and obtain food stamps.

Resource | FAQs/Q&As | FNS-GD-1998-0008
Cumulative Questions and Answers on Certification and Work Issues in PRWORA

Cumulative Questions and Answers on Certification and Work Issues in PRWORA

Resource | FAQs/Q&As | FNS-GD-1998-0007
Balanced Budget Act of 1977 - Q&As Set 2

Balanced Budget Act of 1977 (PL 105-33) Questions and Answers - Set 2

Resource | FAQs/Q&As | FNS-GD-1998-0002
Cumulative PRWORA Q&As on Food Stamp Fraud, Disqualifications, and Recipient Claims

This file contains answers to questions to provisions of PRWORA generally concerned with intentional program violation (fraud)-related disqualifications and food stamp recipient claims. 

Resource | FAQs/Q&As | FNS-GD-1997-0017
Work Supplementation or Support Guidance Q&As

The goal of work supplementation or support is to help move public assistance food stamp recipients into nonsubsidized jobs and promote self sufficiency.