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CAFÉ Video Tutorials
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| How to Create a CAFÉ Account | ||
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| To apply for assistance programs, applicants must create an account in the CAFÉ (Common Access Front End) self-service portal. CAFÉ provides information about DCFS programs. |
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| How to Apply for SNAP | ||
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| The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides monthly benefits that help eligible low-income households buy the food they need for good health. |
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| How To Check The Status Of My SNAP Application | ||
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| This video shows you how to check the status of SNAP applications on the DCFS CAFÉ portal. This is the quickest way to check the status. |
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| How to Upload Documents To My SNAP Application | ||
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| SNAP applicants are required to provide documents to verify their eligibility. The quickest way to upload these verification documents is by using the DCFS CAFE Portal. |
Get SNAP
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides monthly benefits that help eligible low-income households buy the food they need for good health. For most households, SNAP funds account for only a portion of their food budgets; they must also use their own funds to buy enough food to last throughout the month.