Final Public Charge Rule
12/23/22 Only those deemed likely to be primarily dependent on cash aid for income maintenance or long-term care at government expense could be denied for …
Apply for Federal Student Loan Debt Relief OMB No. 1845-0167, Exp. Date 4/30/2023

Teach Kids About Emergency Preparedness
The American Red Cross understands the importance of teaching children about emergency preparedness. They have resources available that you can use to teach your kids about emergency preparedness. Some of …
Final Public Charge Rule
12/23/22 Only those deemed likely to be primarily dependent on cash aid for income maintenance or long-term care at government expense could be denied for …
Dial 211 for Essential Community Services
In many states, dialing “211” provides individuals and families in need with a shortcut through what can be a bewildering maze of health and human service agency phone numbers. By …
Visa Interview Wait Times Reach New Highs: 247 Days for Visitors / ?Business Travelers
7/19/22 The State Department is failing to fulfill its responsibilities under immigration law. The huge wait times are distorting the U.S. economy, its labor market, and international investment. They are …
Asian Mental Health Collaborative
It is the mission of AMHC to normalize and de-stigmatize mental health within the Asian community. Site contains directories of Asian therapists in the US and Canada, a Resource directory, …
The Missing Link: Connecting Eligible Asylees and Asylum Seekers with Benefits and Services
Multiple options exist under current law to improve asylees’ links to the benefits and services for which they are eligible, as this report explores, and doing so would help support …
VIISTA – Villanova Interdisciplinary Immigration Studies Training for Advocates
VIISTA is one of the first university-based online certificate program to train immigrant advocates. Designed by an interdisciplinary team of leading faculty, lawyers, and NGOs, VIISTA revolutionizes education about the …
6 immigrants reflect on their complicated relationships with the 4th of July
74/22 For immigrants to the U.S., the Fourth of July brings mixed emotions. Typically marked with barbecues and fireworks, the holiday is a celebration of the country’s independence in 1776. …
Disaster & Religion App
The Disaster and Religion App.helps disaster responders better serve America’s diverse religious communities and build partnerships with religious leaders, with easily accessible religious literacy and competency information on 27 unique …
Tests for people who are blind or have low vision
6/30/22 Testing is a critical part of the fight against COVID-19, but some people who are blind or have low vision face barriers using many of the COVID-19 tests on …
Accessibility Checker
Many programs have accessibility checkers that are built-in or easy to add after a simple internet search. For example, the Microsoft Office Suite includes a handy accessibility checker that makes …
Inclusive Emergency Management Community
This Community brings together emergency management professionals and community stakeholders who are currently working in or interested in inclusive emergency management. The Community provides a space for us to access …
Transition House Language Access Plan
20-Aug
Uniting for Ukraine
The US government has announced that people fleeing the war in Ukraine can apply to come to the U.S. with the support of a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or other …
FEMA Diversity Awareness Course IS-0020.22:
2022 This course recognizes the benefits of diversity in our workforce and FEMA’s commitment to valuing the diversity of its employees and customers. By the end of this course, you …
How to Help descriptiona Detainee in an Immigration Hold
If someone you know has been detained after an immigration hold, here are the first things to do.
THE LONG TAIL OF AFGHAN RELOCATION AND RESETTLEMENT: Achievements, Obstacles, and Opportunities
4/22 REPORT TO THE OPERATION ALLIES WELCOME UNIFIED COORDINATION GROUP – Short-sightedness in identifying preferred relocation and resettlement solutions has come at the expense of devising sustainable, long-term strategies. Every …
FACT SHEET: The Biden Administration Blueprint for a Fair, Orderly and Humane Immigration System
7/27/21 Today the Administration is releasing a blueprint that outlines the next steps Federal agencies will be taking to continue implementing the President’s transformative vision for a 21st century immigration …
287(g) Program Overview
7/21 Section 287(g) of the INA allows the DHS to enter into formal written agreements (Memoranda of Agreement or MOAs) with state or local law enforcement agencies and deputize selected …
Afghanistan Quick Culture Guide
Summary of Afghani languages and customs, for healthcare providers in the Southeastern National Tuberculosis Center (SNTC).
Cultural Quick Reference Guides
These two-page Cultural Quick Reference Guides support the provider-client relationship by giving country-specific information on cultural norms, health practices, and courtesies to observe to enhance communication. Languages and literacy, personal …
Biden signs bill to create commission studying AAPI museum
6/13/22 President Joe Biden on Monday signed “H.R. 3525″or the “Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act” into law, …
40% of AAPI LGBTQ youths have considered suicide in last year
4/20/22 The survey from the Trevor Project found that 40 percent of LGBTQ youths who are Asian American or Pacific Islander, or AAPI, have seriously considered suicide in the past …
CIELO Indigenous Interpreters
The fundamental piece of CIELO’s work is to create new leadership and nurture the growth of leaders through the National Indigenous Interpreters conference and the continuous CIELO’s workshops that are …
Maya Interpreters
INTERPRETATION AND TRANSLATION AGENCY
Our interpretation agency is here to help you. Request an interpreter for legal, medical, social, immigration, court and business purposes. Multi-language: Maya Key Words: …
National Equity Atlas
The National Equity Atlas is America’s most detailed report card on racial and economic equity. We equip movement leaders and policymakers with actionable data and strategies to advance racial equity …
REFUGEE PROCESSING CENTER (RPC)
The Refugee Processing Center (RPC) is operated by the U.S Department of State (DOS) Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) in the Rosslyn section of Arlington, Virginia USA.
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Esperanza United Language access plan template
This Language access template is designed to help your program create or enhance your language access plan. The template includes sample language that is relevant for working with survivors with …
How to prepare your family in case you are arrested by ICE
Video available in Punjabi and English. Produced by Sikh Family Center.
How to prepare your family in case of arrest by ICE
Video available in English. Produced by Catholic Charities.
How to create a family plan
Video Available in English. Created by Immigrant Legal Resource Center.
My Shake Earthquake Early Warning App
Earthquake Early Warning now available publicly in California, Oregon, and Washington Have earthquake information at your fingertips, see damage reports shared by citizen scientists like you, help us build a …
Just Serve
JustServe.org is a website where the volunteer needs of organizations may be posted and volunteers may search for places to serve in the community, providing opportunities to help those in …
REFUGEE COMMUNICATIONS TOOLKIT
This toolkit describes CORE’s Refugee Communications Initiative and provides guidance on using the tools CORE
has developed to enhance your organization’s communication with refugees about the resettlement process and …
2022 Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
In 1978, a joint congressional resolution established Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week. The first 10 days of May were chosen to coincide with two important milestones in Asian/Pacific American history: the …
Virtual Afghan Placement and Assistance (VAPA) Program
5/22 The VAPA Program aims to support Afghans who
independently departed safe havens and have not
been able to enroll for services at a local affiliate.
VAPA …
HOUSES OF WORSHIP SECURITY SELF-ASSESSMENT
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has developed a baseline security self-assessment that is designed for a person, with little to no security experience, to complete a security assessment.
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SCC Section 8 Interest List
Santa Clara County Housing Authority (SCCHA) would like to remind you to update your information or refresh your application in the Interest List for the Section 8 program. Or, if …
Emergency Preparedness Manual for Early Childhood Programs – 2020
The manual is a workbook-style document that includes information about emergency preparedness, response, and recovery. It contains worksheets that allow you to customize an emergency plan for your program, center, …
GO vs NO GO Infographic from Childcare Aware
There are many types of emergencies. In some situations, you may need to safely evacuate (“GO”). However, there
are other emergencies, when it’s best to shelter-in-place (“NO-GO”). This can …
Immigration reform could prevent food prices from harming consumers
6/3/22 Our national security is tied to our ability to feed ourselves. As former officials who served in the Bush administration, we see an urgent need to address the labor …
2022 Federal Poverty Level (FPL) Chart
Program Eligibility by Federal Poverty Level for 2022
Your financial help and whether you qualify for various Covered California or Medi-Cal programs depends on your income, based on the …
WHAT SHOULD I KNOW WHEN ENROLLING MY CHILDREN IN PUBLIC BENEFITS?
3/21 Programs like Medicaid, CHIP, ACA Marketplace Coverage, School Breakfast & Lunch, WIC and SNAP (“food stamps”) help your children lead healthier lives. You may have questions about whether your …
Types of Student Loan Forgiveness, Cancellation, and Discharge
The terms forgiveness, cancellation, and discharge mean nearly the same thing, but they’re used in different ways. If you’re no longer required to make payments on your loans due to …
COVID-19 Funding Stalls Over Immigration Dispute as Virus Cases Tick Up
4/8/22 For weeks, the White House has pressed Congress to pass new funding in order to keep up the federal government’s testing capabilities and purchasing power of therapeutics and vaccines. …
Addressing Learning Loss in Disadvantaged Kids
4/8/22 Students with disabilities, those learning English and students who live in rural communities learn at the same rate during the academic year – and often faster – than their …
Path to Permanent Residency for TPS Beneficiaries Restored
On March 21, 2022 USCIS agreed to restore a path to permanent residency for Temporary Protected Status beneficiaries. Because of this settlement, TPS beneficiaries impacted by then-Acting Director Cuccinelli’s policy …
Prepare for extreme heat
Individuals, communities, and businesses can plan for and reduce the effects of extreme heat. Keep yourself and your family cool when the thermometer tops out.
26 Steps to Preparedness Workbook
This workbook from Campbell CERT shows you how to build an emergency preparedness food, water and supply kit over the course of several weeks or months at a pace that …
How to Deepen Our Compassion for Refugees
4-7-22 When we face large numbers of people in need, we almost instinctively pull back. By questioning this reaction, we can make space for a more empathic response.
IAN Non-profit Resource Center (Immigrant Advocate Network)
The Immigration Advocates Network (IAN), a program of Pro Bono Net, is dedicated to expanding access to immigration legal resources and information through collaboration and technology. IAN was created in …
Unaccompanied Children (UC) Program Fact Sheet
2/22 By law, HHS has custody and must provide care for each UC, defined as a child who has no lawful
immigration status in the United States; has not …
Assistance for Governments and Private Non-Profits After a Disaster
FEMA helps state, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain types of private nonprofit organizations respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies. After an event like a hurricane, …
UndocuBlack: The Cruelty Behind Title 42 and Its Impact on Black Migrants
3/19/22 The official reason for the enaction of the policy by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is to protect Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers and the public health …
SAVE Fact Sheet – Information for SAVE Users: Afghan Arrival Categories, Documentation, and SAVE Responses
4/3/22 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is leading and coordinating ongoing efforts across the federal government to support vulnerable Afghans, including those who worked alongside us in Afghanistan for …
Drowning just below the surface: The socioeconomic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic
11/22/21 The COVID-19 pandemic has had major economic, as well as health, impacts on every nation in the world. It has amplified existing inequalities, created new ones, and destabilized communities”reversing …
Trauma-informed instruction for immigrant students
More and more educators across the country are learning about the impacts of trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on students. Researchers estimate that half of the U.S. student population …
In Honor of Cesar Chavez Day
3/31/22 In Chavez’s words: Once social change begins, it cannot be reversed. You cannot un-educate the person who has learned to read. You cannot humiliate the person who feels pride. …
Translators without Borders (TWB)
Translators without Borders (TWB) is a global community of over 80,000 translators and language specialists offering language services to humanitarian and development organizations worldwide.
SEPARATION AND STIGMA: Transgender Youth & School Facilities
2017 Schools across the country have a legal obligation to 3/11/22 The Russian invasion of Ukraine has triggered the swiftest refugee displacement crisis in Europe since World War II, prompting more than 2.5 million people to flee the country during … 3/10/22 UkraineTakeShelter.com is an independent platform connecting Ukrainian refugees with potential hosts and housing. An easy-to-use collection of translated documents and tools to assist lenders, servicers, housing counselors, and others in helping mortgage borrowers who have limited English proficiency? (LEP). Created by FHFA, Fannie … Comment from the National Consumer Law Center, 12/20/20 The COVID-19 pandemic has inflicted devastating effects on the U.S. economy, with job losses especially concentrated among women, minorities, and low-wage workers. Economists have described the uneven and unequal … South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT) is a national movement strategy and advocacy organization committed to racial justice through structural change, which means we focus on transforming institutions while leveraging … 3/1/22 This study examines group disparities in naturalization approvals by race/ethnicity, gender, and religion. We find that all else being equal, non-White applicants and Hispanic applicants are less likely to … The Emergency Broadband Benefit is being replaced by the Affordable Connectivity Program on March 1, 2022. Those enrolled in the EBB can learn more about the transition and steps to … Osmosis and #FirstRespondersFirst have collaboratively developed an interactive e-learning course on mental health training for first responders. Self paced and open ended, based on materials and subject matter experts provided … Human Trafficking in the Context of a Global Pandemic 2/4/22 Recently, a sophisticated cyberattack was detected against computer servers hosting information held by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). 7/21 Report from Physicians for Human Rights – Toward the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, the Trump administration overrode the objections of public health experts at the … 9/30/21 Revised Policy from Alejandro Mayorkas – The immigration enforcement guidelines require the protection of civil rights and civil liberties. A noncitizen’s race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, … 12/21 Many entities – government agencies, nonprofits, and businesses – use websites and digital services to provide information and services to the public, to accept applications, and to manage accounts. … This FDA toolkit is designed to help community, health and social service organizations, lay health advisors (promotoras), YMCAs/YWCAs, fraternities, school organizations (e.g., PTAs/PTOs), senior centers, faith-based organizations, and others to … Find out how to replace vital documents, such as birth certificates, Social Security cards, and more. Multi-language: The Black Coalition Against COVID has assembled leaders from across the nation to provide science-based facts and information needed to drive COVID prevention awareness, increasing mask usage and vaccination. HOME OF THE BLACK HISTORY OF HEALTH SERIES! – Where Wellness & Culture Connect 10/10/20 Economic and social impacts of the current pandemic that are based on immigration status, employment opportunities, and healthcare access are major issues for South Asians in the U.S. There … 2/10/22 Last week, the New York State Wage Board passed three resolutions that will finally provide overtime for farmworkers working for more than 40 hours a week. The resolutions also … 1/27/22 Last week, more than 100 organizations sent a letter to the Biden administration urging it to do more to relieve ongoing family separations, delays and a backlog that has … December 2020 Acts of targeted violence against houses of worship are a real”and potentially growing”problem in the United States and a top priority for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency … The DHS Center serves as a clearinghouse for information, connecting and coordinating with faith-based organizations allowing information to be shared in both directions, informing decision-making at DHS by elevating concerns, … 6/13 This guide provides houses of worship with information regarding emergency operations The CISA Tabletop Exercise Package (CTEP) is designed to assist critical infrastructure owners and operators in developing their own tabletop exercises to meet the specific needs of their facilities and … 2/3/22 Vice President Kamala Harris swore in 23 members of the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (PACAANHPI) The PACAANHPI was created in May 2021, … 12-9-21 We’ve assembled a diverse and comprehensive team of leading experts in health, education, and the economy to shape the work of the COVID Collaborative, develop consensus recommendations, and engage … A majority of our rapidly growing community is comprised of graduate students, and early career rising leaders. We are a proud member of the Council of National Psychology Associations for … Directory of South Asian therapists, including therapists of Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Afghanistani, and Nepali heritage. Multi-language 2/18/22 Measures to protect patients hospitalized with Covid-19 from financial liability have been rolled back by most insurers in the US, leaving the vast majority of patients with an average … 2/18/22 The Supreme Court will hear a proposal by the Biden administration to rescind a controversial Trump-era immigration policy. Free on-line course from University of Georgetown – Course Purpose and Learning Objectives 10/14/20 There were 3.3 million U.S. students identified as having gifts and talents in the 2015-2016 school year. Based on our findings, we estimate that even more – another 3.6 … Health equity is when all members of society enjoy a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible. Public health policies and programs centered around the specific needs … 12/29/21 Ji-Young, a guitar-playing Korean American character, will bring rock music and conversations about racism to the long-running children’s show starting on Thanksgiving Day. 12/20/21 In November, the U.S. Census Bureau announced it would delay the release of the 2016-2020 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year data, originally scheduled for December 2021,due to the impacts … 12/8/21 The U.S. Census Bureau has released a list of 331 jurisdictions (counties and minor civil divisions) across the nation and three states that are required under the Voting Rights … 7/26/21 In light of the rise of long COVID as a persistent and significant health issue, the Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Health and Human Services and …
enforce policies that protect students from harassment
and discrimination”and that obligation includes
protecting transgender students from discrimination,
Will the U.S. receive Ukrainian refugees?
Housing for Ukrainian Refugees
This website is a public bulletin. We encourage everyone with spare space to post a …FHFA Mortgage Translations Clearinghouse
FHFA’s Request for Input on the Enterprise Equitable Housing Finance Plans
Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund, CA Reinvestment Coalition, Community Legal Services of Philadelphia, Consumer Action, National CAPACD, National Fair Housing Alliance, …The Black-White Wealth Gap Left Black Families More Vulnerable
SAALT (South Asian Americans Leading Together)
The importance of race, gender, and religion in naturalization adjudication in the US
Affordable Connectivity Program Replacing Emergency Broadband Benefit
Training for Mental Resilience and Well-Being for Nurses
2021 Trafficking in Persons Report
The COVID-19 pandemic is a health crisis with unprecedented repercussions for human rights and economic development globally, including in human …Cyberattack on International Committee of the Red Cross
The attack compromised personal data and confidential …Neither Safety nor Health –
How Title 42 Expulsions Harm Health and
Violate Rights
Guidelines for the Enforcement of Civil Immigration Law
Improving Access to Public Websites and Digital Services for Limited English Proficient (LEP) Persons
Multilingual COVID-19 Resources
Replace Your Vital Records
Spanish Key Words: DisasterBlack Coalition Against COVID (BCAC)
BLACK DOCTOR.ORG
Economic and social impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on South Asians in the U.S.
Overtime Pay: Why Are Farmworkers Excluded?
5 Years Later, Families Trump’s Muslim Ban Separated Are Begging Biden For Help
Mitigating Attacks on Houses of Worship –Security Guide
DHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships
Guide for Developing HighQuality Emergency Operations
Plans for Houses of Worship
planning for the spectrum of threats and hazards they may face. It discusses actions that may be
CISA TABLETOP EXERCISE PACKAGE
Vice President Kamala Harris Swears In President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders
COVID Collaaborative
Asian American Psychological Association (AAPA)
South Asian Therapists
Covid-19 hospitalizations average $4,000 in out-of-pocket costs per visit, research says
SCOTUS Agrees to Hear Biden’s Bid to Rescind ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy
Despite the official end of the policy in June 2021, …Training on Conscious & Unconscious Biases in Health Care
This course focuses on conscious and unconscious biases in health care and their impact on people …Schools often fail to identify gifted and talented students”especially if they are Black, Latino or Native American
Health Equity Considerations & Racial & Ethnic Minority Groups
First Asian American Muppet Arrives on ‘Sesame Street’
Census Bureau Statement on 2020 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Census Bureau Releases 2021 Determinations for Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act
ADA Guidance on ‘Long COVID’ as a Disability