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Hurricane Ian, CTC Webinar, Partner Resources
Dear John,
We hope those of you affected by Hurricane Ian are safe. This week, we are sharing a few things, including a statement from DHS on enforcement activities during disaster relief. We're also sharing enrollment resources from PIF partner ACCESS and a webinar on the Child Tax Credit from the Coalition on Human Needs. Keep reading to learn more.
P.S. Have you taken a look at our public charge resources yet? We've put together community resources, organizational toolkits, and more. View them here [[link removed]] .
What to Know About Accessing Disaster Relief: Statement from DHS
In light of Hurricane Ian, PIF would like to remind the community that accessing disaster relief, including shelter, emergency supplies, food, and water continues to be safe for immigrants to access. As a reminder, the Biden Administration's recent public charge regulation [[link removed]] protects immigrants' right to access social services and safety net programs.
The Department of Homeland Security's recent statement regarding hurricane relief affirms that public emergency response sites are considered protected areas for immigrants. Immigrant families can access these benefits and emergency services without fear of immigration repercussions.
Read DHS' Full Statement [[link removed]]
Partner Highlight: ACCESS
PIF Partner ACCESS (Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services) developed health-literacy-friendly educational materials for enrollment facilitators and community members in Arabic and English that explain public charge - perfect for those training ACA navigators or other enrollment staff! Interested partners can contact Asraa Alhawli at [email protected] [[email protected]] to request a template version that can be modified to add in state-specific or other referral information.
English [[link removed]] Arabic [[link removed]]
Coalition on Human Needs Child Tax Credit Webinar
PIF is excited to share that the Coalition on Human Needs, in partnership with the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, and Code for America, will be leading a webinar [[link removed]] on Thursday, 10/13 at 2pm ET on how to help families claim the 2021 Expanded Child Tax Credit (CTC) before simplified filing closes on November 15th.
This webinar will be offered in English and Spanish and will include information on how there's still time to help families claim the expanded CTC, which provides up to $3,600 per child, including for kids in families with no or low income. Our partners will also be sharing exciting new information on the launch of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) feature on GetCTC.org [[link removed]] .
Please email Aline da Fonseca of the Coalition on Human Needs with any questions: [email protected] [[email protected]] .
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Working Group Calls
Working groups offer active members an opportunity to shape key aspects of PIF's work:
RESEARCH: Convenes researchers working on issues connected to PIF’s agenda, and identifies research needs. Makes data accessible to advocates, policymakers, and the public.
FEDERAL ADVOCACY: Cultivates Members of Congress as champions and spokespeople. Develops and advances legislative and administrative policy change strategies.
POLICY/ LEGAL (NERDS): Provides technical analysis of proposed and implemented policy changes.
COMMUNICATIONS: Develops PIF’s communications strategy and materials, including message strategy, media relations, and digital outreach.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION: Convenes members to share best practices and approaches on how to educate and empower immigrant families on their eligibility for public programs and tap their power as advocates for change.
STATE POLICY: Brings together state advocates and legal and policy experts to provide analysis and develop strategies to mitigate the effect of federal policy changes and advance state and local reforms that improve safety net access for immigrant families.
Click here [[link removed]] to sign your organization up as an active member and select one or more working groups.
In Solidarity,
Adriana Cadena & Cheasty Anderson, on behalf of the PIF Team
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