Do I have to be in PITTworks to keep my food stamps?
No. Most food stamp clients will continue to receive their benefits whether or not they enroll in PITTworks.

However, federal rules require some clients to engage in 20 hours per week of certain work or training activities in order to keep their food stamps longer than three months. These clients may find that PITTworks is the best way to keep their food stamps, and to eventually find stable and well paid employment.

Generally, food stamp clients who want to continue receiving benefits are required to engage in work or training activities if they meet all the qualifications for enrollment in PITTworks, AND 1) are between the ages of 18 and 49, AND 2) have no one under age 18 living with them, AND 3) are physically and mentally able to work, AND 4) are not in school or training at least half time, AND 5) are not working in paid or volunteer employment for at least 20 hours per week, AND 6) are not taking care of a disabled adult.

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1. Who manages PITTworks?
2. Will PITTworks find me a job?
3. What kind of help does PITTworks offer?
4. Who can enroll in PITTworks?
5. Do I have to be in PITTworks to keep my food stamps?
6. What if I have a physical or mental disability?
7. What if I have a criminal record?
8. How can I enroll in PITTworks?