Resource Library

Source: Immigrant Legal Resource Center

A list of public benefits programs that do NOT trigger public charge and are safe to use.

Source: RightsforHealth

A list of frequently asked questions and answers about using public benefits.

Source: Empire Justice Center and The New York Immigration Coalition

A chart that lists federal benefits and New York State benefits based on immigration status.

It also identifies what benefits could potentially have public charge implications.

Source: National Immigration Law Center

A chart that lists available federal benefits and public assistance programs based on immigration status.

Source: National Immigrant Women’s Advocacy Project

Interactive maps that list available public benefits based on an immigrant’s state and immigration status.

Source: National Immigrant Women’s Advocacy Project

Charts that list available federal and state benefits based on an immigrant's state and immigration status.

Source: Immigration Advocates Network

A directory of nonprofit organizations that provide free or low-cost immigration legal services, based on state, county, or detention facility.

Source: RightsforHealth

A list of frequently asked questions and answers about COVID-19 and immigrants.

Source: Informed Immigrant

A directory of COVID-19 resources for undocumented individuals in each state.

Source: Free Clinic Directory

A directory of free medical clinics that serve the uninsured in each state.

Source: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (U.S. ICE)

An article from U.S. ICE guiding immigrants on COVID-19. Includes frequently asked questions and answers, statistics, and statements.

"ICE will not carry out enforcement operations at or near health care facilities, such as hospitals,doctors' offices, accredited health clinics, and extraordinary of circumstances. Individuals should not avoid seeking medical care because they fear civil immigration enforcement."

Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

An article from USCIS listing resources and frequently asked questions and answers on public charge.

"USCIS does not consider vaccinations when making public charge inadmissibility determinations. USCIS encourages everyone, including noncitizens, to seek necessary medical care, including treatment or preventive services for COVID-19. You may seek pandemic-related benefits and services (including food assistance, housing programs, and others) for which you are eligible — without fear of negative consequences to your immigration status."

Source: New York State Department of Health

Coronavirus updates for New York State. Includes testing, treatment, and vaccination locations, resources, and state COVID-19 data.

Source: Government of the District of Columbia

A list of frequently asked questions and answers about COVID-19, public charge, and immigrants.

Source: Protecting Immigrant Families

A guide on immigrants' rights to healthcare, including treatment and coverage.

It identifies available help and a brief walkthrough on what personal information they do and do not need to provide to healthcare providers.

Source: The Center for Urban Pedagogy

A guide on how to get health insurance as an immigrant and/or transgender, gender non-conforming, or nonbinary New Yorker.

Source: Congressional Research Service

Congressional Research Service report about immigration-related eligibility requirements for the two types of benefits established by the CARES Act: (1) the tax credits/rebates and (2) the various forms of federally funded unemployment insurance benefits.

Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

An article listing resources and locations to help uninsured individuals find no-cost COVID-19 testing, treatment, and vaccines. Locations can be searched by zipcode.

Source: National Domestic Workers Alliance

COVID-19 related resources for domestic workers.

Source: National Domestic Workers Alliance

Guides on how to keep domestic workers and employer family's safe at work during COVID-19.

Source: Hand in Hand: The Domestic Employers Network

Guides and frequently asked questions and answers for employers on how to support the nannies, home attendants, and house cleaners they employ during COVID-19.

Source: RightsforHealth

A list of frequently asked questions and answers about pregnancy, including prepgnancy planning, care during pregnancy, and post-pregnancy care.

Source: New York State Department of Health

A pamphlet outlining suggestions to manage weight gain during pregnancy and to prevent maternal morbidity and mortality.

Source: Office of Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

A list of do's and don'ts on how how to stay healthy and safe during pregnancy, listed by topic.

Topics include "Eating for Two", "Weight Gain", "Vitamins and Minerals", and more.

Source: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

A list of resources for healthy pregnancy, and guidance on how to find health assistance programs for pregnant women, mothers, and children.

Source: New York State Department of Health

A list of helpful resources for seeking prenatal care in New York State.

Source: RightsforHealth

A visual resource about immigrant public benefits. Includes eligibility and how to apply for benefits.

Source: RightsforHealth

A visual resource about important pregnancy information. Includes information on pregnancy planning, are during pregnancy, and post-pregnancy care.

Source: Drugwatch

A guide on pregnancy health, covering the first semester to breastfeeding.