Public Benefits
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This manual, updated in 2006, has detailed information about the current welfare law.
By: Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc.
What is Safety Net Assistance?
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Information about Safety Net Assistance, a welfare program for individuals, and for families who have already reached the five year limit on receiving Family Assistance.
By: Legal Aid Society
Temporary Assistance
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General information from the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance on what is public assistance, who may be eligible, and how to apply.
By: New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
Public Assistance Transitional Benefits Overview of transitional benefits, who qualifies, and what to expect when applying for these benefits.
By: Community Service Society
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Public Benefits and Domestic Violence in New York State
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The answers to frequently asked questions about special rules or protections if you are applying for public benefits and are a victim of domestic violence.
By: Empire Justice Center
Questions and Answers About Food Stamps
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Information from the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) about the Food Stamp Program/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, including where and how to apply.
By: New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
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Arabic / العربية
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Chinese / 中文
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Russian / Pусский
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Spanish / Español
How to Complete the Food Stamps Benefit Application
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Instructions for filling out your application for food stamps.
By: New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
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Arabic / العربية
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Chinese / 中文
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Russian / Pусский
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Spanish / Español
Expedited Food Stamps
Information on the rules for obtaining expedited (emergency) food stamps.
By: Community Food Resource Center
Food Stamp Cases and Authorized Representatives
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Frequently asked questions and answers and food stamps and authorized representatives.
By: Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc.
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Spanish / Español
Non Citizen Eligibility For Food Stamps
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This fact sheet gives information on whether you are eligible for food stamps when you are not a U.S. citizen.
By: Food Stamps Outreach Project
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Spanish / Español
Eligible Food Items
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This fact sheet lists the type of items that you can legally buy with food stamps.
By: Food Stamps Outreach Project
Transitional Food Stamp Benefits
Questions and answers on food stamp eligibility for households going off public assistance.
By: Greater Upstate Law Project
Fair Hearing
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General information on fair hearings, including when and how to ask for one.
By: Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc.
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
How To Win Your Fair Hearing Information on how to prepare and win your fair hearing.
By: Legal Aid Society
Frequently Asked Questions About Fair Hearings
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This fact sheet from the government answers many questions about fair hearings, including how to request one and what happens next.
By: New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
For information about fair hearings, click here
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I do not speak English, what is my right to receive information in my language?
Do you have trouble with English? Are you unable to to speak, read, write, or understand English well?
(Separate Website)
Did you know federal agencies and organizations that get money from the federal government have to provide reasonable services to assist you? Learn more.
By: Federal Interagency Working Group on LEP
Video: How to Work with Interpreters
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In this video, you will learn some basic tips that will allow you to communicate effectively and easily through an interpreter with a person who doesn't speak your language.
By: Legal Services of New Jersey
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Spanish / Español
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