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   The Dream Act Fact Sheet This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Information on the Dream Act, which would affect some undocumented immigrants. PDF document (may load slowly).
By: South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center
  
   
   When Is It Safe for Immigrants to Use Public Benefits? (Separate Website)
The U.S. government has important news about "public charge"?when receiving public benefits may affect your immigration status or your ability to travel outside of the U.S. The government's guidance, which took effect May 25, 1999, gives clear rules about when it is and is not safe to use public benefits.
By: National Immigration Law Center
  
   
   Your Rights in Public Benefits Programs (Separate Website)

By: South Carolina Legal Services- Columbia
 
  
   
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   Emergency Medicaid for Immigrants This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
PDF document (may load slowly).
By: South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center
  
   
   Medicaid Facts This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
PDF document (may load slowly).
By: South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center

    Read this in: Spanish / Espaņol
  
   
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   A Snapshot of Social Security (Separate Website)
This publication provides a snapshot of the most important features of the Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicare programs.
By: Social Security Administration
  
   
   Brochure 3001 SPA - Nuestros Niņos, Nuestro Futuro This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
PDF document (may load slowly).
By: SC Department of Social Services
  
   
   Farmworkers and Maternal and Child Health This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
This web page contains basis information and statistics about maternal and