Food Stamps
All about the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program (SNAP), also known as the Food Stamp Program.
What's New in SNAP
It has been a busy year in SNAP (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as the Food Stamp Program) Read More
Food Stamp Eligibility Expanded for Families with Child Care Expenses
Higher income guidelines mean that more working families with dependent care expenses are now eligible for food stamps. If you don’t get food stamps now, you may qualify even if you were denied in the past. Read More
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Bringing the Mayor to Heel
Choose your metaphor: When Gov. Andrew Cuomo roused a crowd in Albany last week by promising to stop fingerprinting food stamp applicants, was he stepping on Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s toes or kicking him in the shin? Read More
Empire Justice Statement on Governor Cuomo’s State of the State Address
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Empire Justice Center Comments on Changes to SNAP “Fleeing Felon” Rules
Empire Justice Center filed written comments in response to USDA’s proposed changes to the SNAP “fleeing felon” regulations. Read More
Empire Justice Comments on USDA's Proposed SNAP Regulations Updating the Definition of Trafficking
The proposed rules change the definition of trafficking for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) purposes and also clarify disqualification procedures for recipients of FDPIR (Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations). Read More
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Time to Leave Finger Prints Behind
Across the country, all but two states, Arizona and New York, have abandoned the costly and problematic fraud prevention tool in conjunction with the Food Stamp program. Read More
Immigrant Eligibility Handbook
The rules governing the eligibility of individuals who are not citizens of the United States for federal or state public benefits, including medical assistance, are complicated. They are also subject to change. This manual addresses the immigrant eligibility rules of the various health care programs in New York as they existed in December of 2008. Read More
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Legal Services Journal - Fall 2011
The Fall 2011 Legal Services Journal reports on a wide range of poverty law topics. This issue provides analysis addressing the connection between domestic violence and a victim's increased need, not only for physical protection, but also for privacy safeguards. Also featured in this issue are articles on immigration, language access in hospital care, Medicaid, Food Stamps, foreclosure prevention services program and look at wage theft and the impact on communities and forging a path to wage justice. Thanks to all of our authors for their contributions to this issues of the Legal Services Journal. Read More
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Public Assistance Issues for Teens and Young Adults / Housing Advocacy to Prevent Children from Languishing in Foster Care
This presentation will address some of the benefits and assistance available to teenagers, young adults and young families, approximately ages 16-22. Benefit areas covered will include cash assistance, Food Stamps, Medicaid and housing resources for teens and young adults who are living on their own or aging out of foster care. Read More
Emergency Assistance 101
This course provides an overview of the emergency assistance programs in New York State: Emergency Assistance to Families, Emergency Safety Net Assistance, and Emergency Assistance to Adults. The training reviews the situations that constitute an emergency, and the financial and categorical eligibility requirements for receipt of emergency assistance, and pays special attention to shelter and utility emergencies. Read More
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