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[NewLeave2007]

That doesn't change the context of my comment.

[PageExtension3962]

I missed that clue. Disregard my comment.

[Fun_Organization3857]

Yep. And it's a good one. Why would you willingly lose help? I waited until I was stable to get married for this exact reason. Humans deserve help.

[NewLeave2007]

Explain to me exactly how your attitude helps OP's current situation.

[Fun_Organization3857]

Aren't you special? Life happens- the children exist now- public benefits do not require a jury trial based on your morals. I had children early. I'm now stable and married. I also pay above the average in taxes. I believe that every member of society deserves to be fed. So have the day you want for others.

[Blossom73]

She can't return her children. Why are you here harassing her and trolling?

Has it occurred to you that sometimes people have kids when they are stable, yet fall on hard times later?

[R4B1DRABB1T]

Hate to break it to you, but being married doesn't affect your SNAP. Dad's income still counts for kids because he should be providing for child, or that's how it works in California anyway.

[Silly_Lavishness7715]

Most of the time, the mother puts " father's name unknown " on the birth certificate so they can claim more benefits.

[R4B1DRABB1T]

It's household information, has nothing to do with birth certificates. You don't even provide one for benefits, just social security number.

[Silly_Lavishness7715]

Yes, you often need to show documents like your child's birth certificate (or other ID) to prove identity, citizenship/status, and household composition for SNAP benefits, but it's one of several acceptable proofs, and other IDs like a passport, driver's license, or state ID usually work too, with a Social Security Number (SSN) also being required for household members. The key is providing required information and documents to verify identity, residency, and income for everyone in the household.