~ Document No. 22a ~ |
Since "Welfare Reform,@ it has become harder for some immigrants to receive public benefits such as food stamps, Medicaid, and SSI. Undocumented immigrants as well as documented immigrants who arrived in the U.S. after 8/22/96 have a particularly hard time.
However, exceptions to these restrictions DO exist and many immigrants are still eligible to receive some government benefits. Do not let rumors and myths stop you from applying for what you may be legally entitled to receive!
Where to Go for Advice:
The following organizations may be able to tell you which benefits you may be eligible to receive and how to go about applying for them.
| Center for Immigrant Families 2710 Broadway New York, NY 10025 Phone: (212) 531-3011 |
Central American Legal Assistance 240 Hooper Street Brooklyn, NY 11211 Phone: (718) 486-6800 |
| Center For Immigrants Rights |
Coalition for the Human Rights of Immigrants |
| Immigrants United Latinos |
New York Association for New Americans, Inc. |
| New York Immigration Coalition |
Southside Mission |
WE CAN Help!
| If you live in North Brooklyn and need assistance, call the WE CAN Hotline at Brooklyn Legal Services Corporation A: (718)487-2300 or (800) 696-6778. |
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