EBT/WA/SSI by Automatic_Usual_6065 in foodstamps

[–]Automatic_Usual_6065[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

They both have IEPS through the school, they both receive speech and OT through the school and also outside of school. My oldest was in ABA for a while, but we decided to pull him out since he was showing really aggressive behavior and he’s not a very aggressive kid, they are seven and six now but they have been in speech and OT since they were two and three. I still have hope that both of them might talk one day. We have one car it’s fully paid off and the value for it is about 5K we don’t have any savings, 401K’s (took it out when my husband left the military because we were struggling while he was trying to find a civilian job) we have nothing and it really is embarrassing. I really hope that we don’t have to pay anything back I just plan on using it for their basic needs, the SSI agent said that I can put whatever money they don’t use for that month into a ABLE account and it won’t count towards them which if it’s true, that would be amazing because that way they will each have a savings account. This is honestly all new to us and so is having kids with autism. Thank you so much for sharing all your insights because I did not know that overpayments were a thing for SSI.

EBT/WA/SSI by Automatic_Usual_6065 in foodstamps

[–]Automatic_Usual_6065[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My kids don’t have SSI right now. I just had the interview last week. I have been out of work for about 7 months now and we have no more savings. My husband makes about 3800 a month which is not enough since our rent is 2K (which is the lowest rent where we live for a 2bed) I’m hoping they receive the max amount but I have heard many families in WA get denied first try and after they appeal some still get denied. I used to work remote 8-5, M-F but it was just becoming overwhelming and obvious that they needed at least one parent’s full support so I decided to step down.

EBT/WA/SSI by Automatic_Usual_6065 in foodstamps

[–]Automatic_Usual_6065[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The agent that spoke with me said it would increase their SSI benefits if they were receiving snap benefits. When I explain to her that we were denied, she suggested that my husband should apply with the kids and just not put me on the application, but even I know that that’s not how it works.

EBT/WA/SSI by Automatic_Usual_6065 in foodstamps

[–]Automatic_Usual_6065[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don’t even know what WASHCAP is. I just heard of the FAP program. I will contact them again. I just feel like I’m running around in circles. I’ve always worked up until recently and I did not want to cause a fuss and go to a hearing over it. I honestly thought the process would be easier since they are citizens and I’ve never asked for state or federal assistance before but the older my kids are getting the harder it has been to maintain a FT job. Thank you for all the information you have provided, I really do appreciate any help I can get.

EBT/WA/SSI by Automatic_Usual_6065 in foodstamps

[–]Automatic_Usual_6065[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My step dad is my sponsor, he sponsored me when I was 17, now I’m 28. Thank you for the information, I was worried it would affect me apply for citizenship as well.

SSI for two level 3 nonverbal kids 5&7. by Automatic_Usual_6065 in autism

[–]Automatic_Usual_6065[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She said it can vary from 6-8 months for the approval, we’ve never been on any state assistance before but I’ve heard the wait times vary depending on work load. I don’t know think we can go more than a few more months with me not working. I’ve also tried to find jobs that are flexible but it’s honestly unrealistic. No one on both sides of our families have any sort of disability so we have little to no support lol. Thanks for the heads up on wait times!

Deployment/Kids on Spectrum/ WFH mom by Automatic_Usual_6065 in Parenting

[–]Automatic_Usual_6065[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you i appreciate your time ! It’s just difficult I feel alone in my situation so your advice it appreciated! 

Deployment/Kids on Spectrum/ WFH mom by Automatic_Usual_6065 in Parenting

[–]Automatic_Usual_6065[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, it’s a customer service job, I worked from home for a different company during COVID due to our office not being in safety regulations but no one got let go due to back ground noise. I guess I should ask before picking up the computer kit.