Florida Department of Children and Families — Economic Self-Sufficiency (ACCESS Florida)
Find food assistance, cash benefits and support for children, adults and families. State health coverage application and eligibility information.[6]
Source checked October 28, 2026[2]www.myflfamilies.com
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Online services & information
Find programme information and provider referrals below. Different organisations may handle different services.
Apply for food assistance
Apply for food assistance: other Florida providers →SNAP, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, is the nation’s most important anti-hunger program. SNAP provides nutritional support for low-income seniors, people with disabilities living on fixed incomes, and other individuals and families with low incomes. SNAP is a federal program administered by the Florida Department of Children and Families Office of Economic Self-Sufficiency (ESS). ESS is responsible for determining eligibility for SNAP using federal guidelines.
Apply for cash assistance
Apply for cash assistance: other Florida providers →The TCA program provides cash assistance to families with children under the age of 18 or under age 19 if full time secondary (high school) school students, that meet the technical, income, and asset requirements. The program helps families become self-supporting while allowing children to remain in their own homes. Pregnant women may also receive TCA, either in the third trimester of pregnancy if unable to work, or in the 9th month of pregnancy. Parents, children and minor siblings who live together must apply together.
Report benefits changes
Report benefits changes: other Florida providers →The quickest way to apply for Government Assistance is online through the MyACCESS portal. Individuals can also make changes, apply for additional assistance, check case status and more using the MyACCESS Portal. If you are unable to apply online and need a paper application, please use the forms below. Please note that only one application is needed, whether you apply online through the MyACCESS portal or use a paper application below.
Replace or manage an EBT card
Replace or manage an EBT card: other Florida providers →If you are reapplying for benefits and no longer have your EBT card or your card has expired, please contact EBT customer service at 1-888-356-3281 for a replacement. You may call EBT Customer Service at any time. Another EBT card is not automatically mailed to you when your case is approved.
Appeal a benefits decision
Appeal a benefits decision: other Florida providers →Request a public assistance hearing on any action taken by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) on your claim for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA), and/or Medicaid benefits.
Check SNAP income standards
Check SNAP income standards: other Florida providers →Income: Most households must have gross income less than or equal to 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
Apply for health coverage
Apply for health coverage: other Florida providers →Medicaid Eligibility Determining your Income Limit Family-Related Medicaid Program Fact Sheet SSI-Related Medicaid Program Fact Sheet ESS Program Policy Manual Medically Needy Brochure
Fees
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Forms & documents
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- [1] Florida Department of Children and Families — Home (opens in a new tab)
Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) · DCF Economic Self-Sufficiency overview
Source reviewed October 28, 2026View supporting excerpt
Find benefits and services in the state of Florida for children, families, seniors and people with disabilities.
- [2] Public Assistance (ACCESS Florida) (opens in a new tab)
Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) — Economic Self-Sufficiency (ACCESS Florida) · DCF Public Assistance overview
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The Florida Department of Children and Families, Economic Self Sufficiency Program has several programs that can help Florida families. They include Food Assistance, Temporary Cash Assistance, Medicaid and Refugee Assistance.
- [3] Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (opens in a new tab)
Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) · Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) overview
Source reviewed October 28, 2026View supporting excerpt
SNAP, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, is the nation’s most important anti-hunger program. SNAP provides nutritional support for low-income seniors, people with disabilities living on fixed incomes, and other individuals and families with low incomes. SNAP is a federal program administered by the Florida Department of Children and Families Office of Economic Self-Sufficiency (ESS). ESS is responsible for determining eligibility for SNAP using federal guidelines.
- [4] SNAP Eligibility Rules & Income Limits (opens in a new tab)
Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) · SNAP income limit 200% FPL
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Income: Most households must have gross income less than or equal to 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
- [5] Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA / Florida TANF) (opens in a new tab)
Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) · Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) overview
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The TCA program provides cash assistance to families with children under the age of 18 or under age 19 if full time secondary (high school) school students, that meet the technical, income, and asset requirements. The program helps families become self-supporting while allowing children to remain in their own homes. Pregnant women may also receive TCA, either in the third trimester of pregnancy if unable to work, or in the 9th month of pregnancy. Parents, children and minor siblings who live together must apply together.
- [6] Florida Medicaid Eligibility (DCF ACCESS) (opens in a new tab)
Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) · DCF Medicaid eligibility determination
Source reviewed October 28, 2026View supporting excerpt
Medicaid Eligibility Determining your Income Limit Family-Related Medicaid Program Fact Sheet SSI-Related Medicaid Program Fact Sheet ESS Program Policy Manual Medically Needy Brochure
- [7] Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Card — Customer Service & Replacement (opens in a new tab)
Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) · Florida EBT Customer Service and card replacement
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If you are reapplying for benefits and no longer have your EBT card or your card has expired, please contact EBT customer service at 1-888-356-3281 for a replacement. You may call EBT Customer Service at any time. Another EBT card is not automatically mailed to you when your case is approved.
- [8] How to Request a Public Assistance Fair Hearing (opens in a new tab)
Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) — Office of Appeal Hearings · How to Request a Public Assistance Hearing
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Request a public assistance hearing on any action taken by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) on your claim for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA), and/or Medicaid benefits.
- [9] Economic Self-Sufficiency (ESS) Forms (opens in a new tab)
Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) · Economic Self Sufficiency Forms & MyACCESS changes
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The quickest way to apply for Government Assistance is online through the MyACCESS portal. Individuals can also make changes, apply for additional assistance, check case status and more using the MyACCESS Portal. If you are unable to apply online and need a paper application, please use the forms below. Please note that only one application is needed, whether you apply online through the MyACCESS portal or use a paper application below.
- [10] Economic Self-Sufficiency (ESS) Forms (opens in a new tab)
Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) · ESS Sample Fax Cover Sheet PDF link
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Sample Fax Cover Sheet (PDF, opens in new window)