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Expanded work requirements for SNAP will have an immense impact on both staff and families in need. States can start preparing now. Our new service blueprint outlines how work requirement policy impacts the process of applying for, determining, and maintaining eligibility. Learn more here. https://bit.ly/4nvGvO9

After 10 transformative years, we’re reflecting on the success of GetCalFresh–our flagship SNAP application assistant in California. As of 2025, GetCalFresh has helped 6.2 million households access more than $12.8 billion in food assistance–simplifying a complex process into something mobile-friendly, accessible, and dignified. Along the way, it became a model for digital public service design nationwide. We’re celebrating its impact and the many lessons it taught us about building government services that truly work for people. Learn more here! https://bit.ly/3IeUTeJ #CivicTech #GetCalFresh #PublicBenefits #GovernmentThatWorks

Since 2009, Code for America has been partnering with governments at all levels and communities across the country to show what’s possible when public services are designed with people at the center. Every form redesigned, benefit made more accessible, and opportunity realized has helped families thrive and communities grow stronger. With nearly 16 years of impact behind us, we’re looking ahead to tackling the challenges and realizing the potential on the horizon. https://bit.ly/3Vz4IHo

Looking for the play-by-play on how teams are building better, faster, stronger government forms? You won’t want to miss our mainstage session at #FormFest. Around the Form will feature expert analysis breaking down everything you need to know about the forms that are leading the future of form design. https://lnkd.in/gZdGEyRW #FormFest2025

Work requirements shouldn’t mean extra burdens for families or caseworkers. Our blog breaks down three human-centered principles states can adopt now. 1️⃣ Use data wisely to reduce client paperwork 2️⃣ Make communications and forms clear and accessible 3️⃣ Collaborate across agencies and community groups These changes build trust, reduce friction, and improve access during critical transitions. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eUCRMujG #CivicTech #HumanCenteredDesign #PublicBenefits #SNAP #Medicaid

For this installment of our Government Gains series, we spoke with Caroline Smith, Chief Transformation Officer for the California Department of Technology Office of Critical Services. Caroline's team has been working on a disaster recovery project to make it simpler for people to access services they need after crises like wildfires. Interested in hearing more from Caroline's team? Tune into this year's FormFest, where they'll be presenting on this work in more detail. https://bit.ly/46NVj3Z

PDF accessibility doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Our next NAGW webinar will give you the strategies and tools you need to make real progress. You’ll learn: How to create a proactive workflow for auditing PDFs What the April 2026 WCAG 2.1 compliance deadline means for government agencies How to use an open-source application from Code for America to support your auditing process DIY tips to get started on making your PDFs accessible right away Don’t miss Beyond the Audit: Building a Proactive PDF Accessibility Workflow. Open to members and non-members! Thursday, September 25, 2025 | 🕐 1–2 p.m. CT Register here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gi4KmE7y

Is the best form, no form? Philadelphia’s Zero Fare program is eliminating forms and expanding access using automatic enrollment tools. Learn how having fewer forms is improving their processes at this year’s #FormFest. Join us on September 30 for this incredible event. Details below. https://lnkd.in/gZdGEyRW #FormFest2025

From blueprint to browser, New York State is doing forms differently. Tune into this year’s #FormFest for a deep dive into how New York is transforming form design with fast, repeatable workflows that turn sketches into usable code. You won’t want to miss this! Register for this year’s event here! https://lnkd.in/gZdGEyRW #FormFest2025

Tune in on September 25 for "Beyond the Audit: Building a Proactive PDF Accessibility Workflow" with NAGW. Code for America's Senior Director of Data Science Jenn Thom will speak on our AI Studio and new open source PDF auditing tool. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gqsMSujZ