SNAP Employment & Training

Yes. You must complete your online orientation, assessment and schedule your appointment before the due date listed on your SNAP Employment & Training Referral letter. Completing this step on time helps you stay in compliance and avoid any impact to your benefits. If you’re having trouble meeting the deadline, use the Contact Form above as soon as possible.

Yes, you are required to create or update a profile in Employ Florida as part of your job search activities. You can register by completing the quick registration form located here: https://cspbc.jotform.com/260693278005863

Most participants are required to complete up to 20 hours per week (80 hours per month) in approved activities. Your exact requirements will be explained during your appointment.

Your plan will be customized based on your individual situation and may include job search and job readiness services, training or education, work experience, and employment opportunities.

Your participation requirements may change depending on how many hours you work. An Intake Specialist will explain what applies to you.

You must complete your online orientation, assessment, and then use the Contact Form above to request a virtual appointment before the due date listed on your SNAP Employment & Training Referral letter. Staying in communication helps prevent issues with your case.

Our team will explain how to submit documentation and report your participation using the appropriate system during your initial appointment.

If program requirements are not completed and there is no communication, a sanction may be applied, which can affect your benefits.

A sanction is a temporary penalty that may reduce or stop your SNAP benefits if program requirements are not met. Sanction levels include:

Level 1: 1-month penalty
Level 2: 3-month penalty
Level 3: 6-month penalty

Stay engaged and communicate with our team. If you’re having difficulty completing your hours, attending an appointment, or meeting a requirement, use the Contact Form above as soon as possible so we can help you stay on track.

If a sanction has been applied, you must complete the required penalty period before taking steps to remove it. Use the Contact Form above for guidance on next steps.

Yes. Transportation Reimbursement for approved activities may be available, as well as referrals to community resources.

If you have a documented medical barrier to employment or believe you qualify for an exemption, report the change and provide any supporting documentation to DCF as soon as possible.

CareerSource Palm Beach County is not authorized to approve exemptions or good cause determinations.

Avoid a SNAP Sanction

Being referred to SNAP E&T means you are required to participate.

Continue participating in SNAP E&T work activities until DCF approves your exemption request.

Failure to participate before an exemption is approved may impact your benefits.

3 Ways to Connect with DCF

MyACCESS Florida (Recommended)

Renew benefits, Upload documents, Check case status, View notices and updates,

Report household changes, Manage benefit information

Help Center | MyACCESS

DCF Call Center

Phone: (850) 300-4323

Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

In Person at the Riviera Beach Service Center:

Address: 2051 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Suite 200, Riviera Beach, FL 33404

Walk-ins only for document drop-off, identity verification, and computer access

Appointments required for all other services

Appointment Scheduler: https://myflfamiliesappt.cxmflow.com/

In Person at the Belle Glade Service Center:

Address: 2990 N. Main Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430

No online scheduler

Report changes such as employment, address, or household updates to us as soon as possible using the contact form below. You must report changes to both DCF and CareerSource Palm Beach County.

Need help report changes to DCF Through MyACCESS?

• MyACCESS  Help Center
• How-To Videos | MyACCESS

MyAccess Help from a Community Partner

• Find a DCF Community Partner near you – In the Community Partner Search, select Food Assistance under Partner Resources and choose the Application Assistance Resources you need.