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Fact Sheet Name/Subject	Fact Sheet Number
What is WE CAN?
How to Apply for Welfare & Emergency Assistance	1
Responding of A Notice of Intent ... By Requesting a Fair Hearing	2
Mandatory Dispute Resolution (MDR)	2a
Fair Hearings: Your Right to Obtain the Evidence Packet	3
Major Welfare Changes: Some Basic Facts that Families Need to Know	4
Major Welfare Changes: Some Basic Facts for Singles & Childless Couples	5
The 5 Year Time Limit for Families	6
Examples	6a
The 2 Year Time Limit for Singles & Childless Couples	7
Examples	7a
Exemptions from Time Limit for Families	8
Exemptions from Time Limit for Single & Childless Couples	9
Work Hours	10
Recommendations for Dealing with OES or your Job Center	11
Your Health & Safety Rights	12
Exemptions from Work Activities for Families	13
Exemption from Work Activities for Single Adults & Childless Couples	14
Proving Your Entitlement to an Exemption from the Work Requirements	15
Your Child Care Rights	16
What to Do When You Are Unable to Find Appropriate Child Care	17
Child Care Search Log	17a
Looking for Child Care (Referrals in North Brooklyn)	17b
College and Workfare: Getting an Education	18
Sanctions	19
New Work Sanctions for Families	20
The Jiggetts Rent Supplement for Families	21
New Rules for Immigrants	22
Advice for Immigrants: Where to Go For Questions About ... Benefits	22a
EBT Questions Guide	23
EBT: Free ATM Locations	24
Assistance for Welfare Recipients Who Find Work	25
After You Get A Job: Earned Income Disregards	26
Transitional Benefits: Food Stamps	27
Transitional Benefits: Medicaid	28
Transitional Benefits: Child Care	29
Legal Services and Legal Aid Offices	30