Resources
This resource library contains links to helpful and relevant resources for immigrant communities. The resources have been compiled and checked for accuracy by the RightsforHealth team.
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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: National Immigrant Women’s Advocacy Project
Interactive maps that list available public benefits based on an immigrant’s state and immigration status.
Source: National Immigration Law Center
A chart that lists available federal benefits and public assistance programs based on immigration status.
Source: NYSED
An article on the NYS Migrant Education Program, which establishes and improves education programs as well as support services for migrant children.
Source: Advocates for Children of New York
A guide on the school enrollment process in NYC, with steps and resources included.
Source: NYSED
An article that outlines immigrant students’ civil rights and how to best support these students in the classroom.
Source: NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
An article on the Welcome to Our Schools (WtOS) program.
This program helps refugee children transition into New York State schools and supports parents in becoming active partners in their education through specialized curricula, student activities, and parent and teacher training.
Source: OPEN ARMS
A report that outlines the enrollment support available at the Asylum Seeker Navigation Centre in NYC.
Available support includes free translation services, backpacks and essential supplies, transportation assistance, and access to Title I Students in Temporary Housing (STH) funds for asylum-seeking families.
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
An article on The Refugee Family Child Care Microenterprise Development (RFCCMED) program, which helps newly arrived refugees and ORR-eligible individuals start home based child care businesses.
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
An article on the Refugee Microenterprise Development (MED) Program, which supports ORR-eligible populations by providing loans, training, and technical assistance to help them start and grow small businesses.
Source: Can Code Communities
An article on New Americans Can Code, which is a 10-week digital literacy pilot in partnership with the New York State Office for New Americans to build computer and software skills.