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Pennsylvania Farmworker Project
 
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

Pennsylvania Farmworker Project's bilingual staff assists migrant workers with problems in the following areas: wage and wage payment, violations of farmworker rights under federal and state protective statutes, substandard housing, job safety and public benefits, including unemployment compensation.

This unit of Philadelphia Legal Assistance Center, Inc. provides free legal representation to eligilble clients in all counties of Pennsylvania.

For information about representation call:(888) 541-1544
Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m.

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HOW TO GET HELP:
   For telephone assistance, call: (888) 541-1544
 
 Monday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  Verification of income source and amount. Copies of all documents related to reason for contacting Philadelphia Legal Assistance, Inc.
 
 
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT SERVICE:
 
Counties served by this office:  all state
Languages spoken  Spanish
Interpreters can be provided: Translation services are available to all clients who request it via Language Line and/or through contracted interpretation services.
Wheelchair accessible? Y
Other accomodations: Staff knowledgable in American Sign Language.
Income Guidelines: 
  Your family's income should be at or below 125.0% of the poverty level.
(Get more information about income guidelines.)
  Asset determination is made according to Philadelphia Legal Assistance, Inc.'s asset ceiling policy.
 
Applicants for service with income levels between 125%-187.5% of the poverty level may be eligible if special circumstances exist, including but not limited to, fixed debt obligations, certain family or medical expenses, seasonal employment or seeking government benefit.
 
Other eligibility requirements:
  This program does not serve prisoners
 
PFP’s bilingual staff assists migrant workers with employment, housing and public benefits problems.
 
 
Contact information
Phone:(215) 981-3800, (888) 541-1544
Fax:(215) 981-3860
Web site:http://www.philalegal.org/
 
Last Updated: 09/15/03
 
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