Removing Barriers: Public Benefits and Voter Registration
The GetCalFresh team, the California Department of Social Services, and the California Secretary of State’s office worked together to create a simplified, accessible voter registration experience with clients. When people come to GetCalFresh.org, they are looking to apply for food assistance, so the state of California did not want voter registration to become an obstacle…

The document discusses efforts to streamline access to public benefits and voter registration by reducing bureaucratic barriers, particularly for marginalized communities.
It highlights Code for America’s initiatives to modernize government systems, making it easier for people to access essential services and participate in civic life.
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