BeneFITS 2 Work (BFITS) provides FREE, ongoing employment & government benefits counseling and workshops to seniors and adults with disabilities. The program is open to retired individuals and those looking for part-time or full-time work.
We help San Franciscans navigate the complex world of government benefits. We do this to keep people employed.
Navigating government benefits is a complex and confusing world. For job seekers, how income from employment may affect one’s benefits is an important consideration. “Will it affect my housing?” “Will I be disqualified?” “Will I be worse off than when I started?” “Will I have to pay the money back?” Uncertainty about the answers to these important questions can create barriers to finding meaningful employment. Enter BeneFITS 2 Work.
BeneFITS 2 Work (BFITS) is a program dedicated to providing FREE, comprehensive benefits counseling services to qualifying San Francisco residents. Through workshops and one-on-one counseling sessions, participants will gain knowledge about how their benefits work, what the parameters are for continued enrollment, and other benefits programs they may be eligible for. Our program works to clarify misconceptions that may exist about various program qualifications, allowing participants to make informed decisions when entering or re-entering the job market.
1st Annual Client Satisfaction Results
(70 Participants)
- Program Rating of Good to Excellent 100%
- Better Understanding of How Receiving Benefits May Impact Income 95.7%
Client Testimonials
“This program is wonderful. You need more people to know about this program.”
“It is a perfect program. Please keep going.”
“Keep doing what you are doing. More people need to know about it. Because it works.”
Annual survey results and testimonials were collected as part of the annual program evaluation by the San Francisco Department of Disability and Aging Services (DAS).
We can answer questions about:
- Social Security (SSA, SSDI, SSI)
- CalFresh/ SNAP
- Medi-Cal & Medicare
- Veteran’s Benefits
- County Adult Assistance Programs (CAAP)
- TANF/CalWORKs
- Employment Training & Services
- Subsidized Housing
How to Qualify:
- San Francisco resident
- Age 60+ OR
- Age 18+ with a disability
Enrollment application forms are available in English, Chinese, Spanish, and Russian. You can submit your completed form by using this secure upload link OR by emailing it as an attachment to benefits@felton.org.
For more information about applying, please email us at benefits@felton.org or call our office, during regular business hours, at (415) 572-0811.
To enroll, please download the form below and SAVE it to your desktop (right click on the link). Fill out the form and submit your completed form by using this secure upload link OR by emailing it to benefits@felton.org.
To protect your identity, all personal information is stored and protected using PII Compliance, the highest standard of data protection.
BFITS Enrollment Form (English Form)
BENEFITS 2 WORK FORMULARIO DE INSCRIPCÍON (Spanish Form)
50-Second BFITS 2 Work PSA:
50-Second BFITS 2 Work PSA Transcript:
BeneFITs 2 Work provides free, comprehensive benefits counseling services to seniors and adults with disabilities. Through workshops and one-on-one counseling sessions, participants will gain knowledge about how their benefits work, what the parameters are for continued enrollment, and other benefit programs they may be eligible for. The program works to clarify misconceptions that may exist about various program qualifications allowing participants to make informed decisions when entering or reentering the job market.
To learn more about BeneFITs 2 Work or to enroll in the program, call 415-572-0811 or email benefits@felton.org. That number again: 415-572-0811 or email benefits@felton.org.
BeneFITS 2 Work Client Portal
Password-protected hub for enrolled program clients to access personalized resources, workshop materials, and presentations.
Secure Upload Link
Upload your completed BeneFITS 2 Work (BFITS) enrollment form here!
CONTACT INFORMATION
Hours (Mon-Fri): 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
BeneFITS 2 Work (BFITS)
Office Phone: (415) 572-0811
Program Email: benefits@felton.org
Office Address: 1170 Market Street, 1st Floor, San Francisco, CA 94102
Office Location Information: Directly adjacent to the Civic Center / UN Plaza BART station. Parking is minimal so public transportation is recommended.
This program serving the community is funded by the City of San Francisco’s Department of Disability and Aging Services.
DAS Funding Statement Translations
Chinese (Traditional): 此項社區服務計劃務計劃是由三藩市殘疾人與老齡化服務部資助的。
Russian: Эта общественная программа программы финансируется Департаментом по делам людей с инвалидностью и пожилого населения в Сан-Франциско.
Spanish: Este programa que brinda que brindan servicio a la comunidad está financiado por el Departamento de Servicios para Discapacidad y Personas de la Tercera Edad de la ciudad de San Francisco
Tagalog: Ang programang ito ito na nagseserbisyo sa komunidad ay pinopondohan ng Departamento ng Mga Serbisyo sa Kapansanan at Pagtanda ng Lungsod ng San Francisco.
Vietnamese: Chương trình phục vụ cộng đồng này được Sở Dịch Vụ cho Người Khuyết Tật và Người Cao Niên Thành Phố San Francisco tài trợ.