Code for America (@codeforamerica.org)

@codeforamerica.org Oct 13, 2026, 3:17 PM

Couldn’t make it to FormFest 2026? Recordings are now available on YouTube. Explore insights and best practices from the people leading the future of form design and service delivery. Catch up here! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbIgGlrsdpMw

Cohosted with @beeckcenter.bsky.social

@codeforamerica.org Oct 12, 2026, 7:06 PM

SNAP is a household benefit. When a parent or caregiver loses eligibility, kids lose food assistance too. With new eligibility and paperwork requirements under H.R. 1, research shows that more than 1 million children have already lost access to #SNAP benefits.

https://bit.ly/4ztyejD

@codeforamerica.org Oct 9, 2026, 1:26 PM

Plug-in solar is not new. We’ve known how to do this for years, but adoption has taken time. This week on The Government Fix, we sat down with Utah State Rep. Ray Ward to discuss speeding up adoption and making clean energy more accessible.

🎧 Out now!

https://bit.ly/4dvHWJJ

@codeforamerica.org Oct 8, 2026, 3:53 PM

To support maternal health outcomes, New Jersey used digital forms to make it easier for doulas to serve families covered by Medicaid. Three teams shared how they turned an hour-long process into one that takes 20 minutes at #FormFest2026: https://bit.ly/3VznaTp

@stateofnewjersey.bsky.social

@codeforamerica.org Oct 1, 2026, 3:49 PM

To access Medicaid or SNAP, people have to prove their income. Consent-based verification lets them give a state permission to check it directly with their employer. But trust is one of the biggest barriers. How would you build it?

Here's what we've learned: https://bit.ly/4hVRYGA

#CivicTech

Streamlining Income Verification in Benefits Applications
How states can think through implementing processes like consent-based verification technology

@codeforamerica.org Sep 30, 2026, 11:52 PM

What an incredible #FormFest2026! We heard repeatedly how powerful a well-designed form can be for improving user experience—and therefore how much power form designers have in shaping someone’s interaction with government. Read our reflections: https://bit.ly/4xSjjOM

@codeforamerica.org Sep 25, 2026, 10:59 PM

“The law says that a person is eligible to get their record cleared, and let's just make that happen.” On The Government Fix, we’re speaking with Dr. Sheena Meade, CEO of The Clean Slate Initiative, about bipartisan support for clean slate legislation. 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

@codeforamerica.org Sep 22, 2026, 5:12 PM

We're partnering with @marylandconnect.bsky.social alongside @civilladetroit.bsky.social and @publicpolicylab.bsky.social to support Maryland ahead of upcoming Medicaid changes, including eligibility renewals and new community engagement requirements.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4AsLlms

@codeforamerica.org Sep 16, 2026, 6:24 PM

How are local governments approaching language access?

In “Breaking Language Barriers: Automated Service Request Forms,” we’re talking about innovations in the language access space with the City of San Antonio.

Sessions from #FormFest2026 will be on our YouTube channel.

@codeforamerica.org Sep 14, 2026, 2:55 PM

⏰Time is running out! Wednesday is #FormFest 2026.

Join Code for America and the Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation for a free virtual event on the future of form design.

Register before September 15 at 11:59 p.m. ET. ➡️ https://bit.ly/45J9l6d

@codeforamerica.org Sep 9, 2026, 3:14 PM

The strongest disaster response is rooted in preparation. Systems work better and faster by putting people, processes, and technology in place in advance. Here's how governments can be better equipped when it matters most: https://bit.ly/4xe0TaS

#NationalPreparednessMonth

Communicate quickly on familiar platforms
In a disaster, information loses value by the minute. People need to know what’s happening, where to get help, and what they should do next.

Do: Use trusted channels on the platforms people already use

Don’t: Put critical information on a new app or hard-to-find web page

Text messaging can be an effective way to communicate and build trust →

Text people today to establish trust tomorrow

Build trusted communication channels— like text messaging—in advance. This helps governments focus on sending the right message during a crisis, not on the logistics of reaching people.

Establish trusted text messages by:
Sharing specific information
Writing in plain language
Directing clients to useful resources

Centralize the information that people need
In moments of crisis, clarity is critical. A government well-prepared for disaster should work across agencies to:
Keep important information and offerings in one place
Build a centralized portal for emergency services
Leverage smart design principles to reduce cognitive overwhelm
This helps people focus on recovery,
not research.

Be ready to rapidly deploy new programs

Some disasters demand entirely new systems that must move fast and scale without sacrificing accuracy or access.

Prepare in advance by building capacity to design, launch, and iterate programs quickly. This requires:
Strong cross-agency collaboration
Modern technical infrastructure
A willingness to simplify processes

@codeforamerica.org Sep 3, 2026, 3:10 PM

We're looking to partner with IRS-certified VITA organizations for the 2027 filing season. If your program wants to extend its reach, we can help you expand your impact and bring free virtual tax filing to your community.

Learn more and apply today: https://bit.ly/4wcGjre