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November 21, 2024 at 7:11 PM

Steering Committee Meeting, Act Quickly to Oppose AI Language Access

 Dear John,    Next week is Thanksgiving, and we are all looking forward to a break to be in the company of loved ones, family and friends who mean so much to us. Especially now, with a challenging year ahead. We at PIF are grateful for you – your energy, commitment, and creativity in the fight to …

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November 13, 2024 at 5:30 PM

Join PIF Working Groups, Restore Your Body and Mind, Serve as a Health Equity Advisor, and More

 Dear John,   In this week’s newsletter:Become an Active Member Free Workshops Offer a Mind and Body ResetCMS Health Equity Advisory Committee Summer EBT SurveyWebinar on ACA Access for People With DACA Get Ready: Become and Active Member & Join PIF's Working GroupsWe’ve got a lot of work to d…

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November 6, 2024 at 7:51 PM

We Stand Together

 Dear John,    We share the pain and disappointment felt by PIF partners and the immigrant families they serve. It is difficult to believe – and more difficult to accept – that our country could have made this choice. Nonetheless, we continue to believe that our country can be better and that we ca…

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October 30, 2024 at 7:59 PM

Language Access, Health Care, Voting Rights

 Dear John,   In this week’s newsletter: HHS Language Access Know-Your-Rights Flyers DACA Open Enrollment Resources Defend Democracy, With Help MomsRising Research-Tested Immigrant Story Health: HHS Language Access Know-Your-Rights Flyers The Office of Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Health…

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October 23, 2024 at 6:55 PM

PIF Convening, Housing, Health, and GOTV Tools

 Dear John,   In this week’s newsletter: Convening: Grassroots and Community Organizing Housing: State Policy Working Group Meeting Thursday October 30 ACA Enrollment Webinar DACA Lawsuit Storybanking East Bay Sanctuary Covenant GOTV Toolkit Support the Keeping Families Together Parole In Place Pro…

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October 16, 2024 at 9:14 PM

Administrative Advocacy and Countering Disinformation

 Dear John,   In this week’s newsletter: Countering Disinformation: How to Protect the Right to VotePIF Administrative Advocacy Webinar: Blocking Bad Agency Policies in 2025 and Beyond Countering Disinformation: How to Protect the Right to Vote Our partners at UnidosUS are sponsoring a webinar Octo…

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October 10, 2024 at 3:06 PM

PIF Research Finds Medicaid Policy Hit Immigrant Communities Harder

 Dear John,   In this week’s newsletter: Research Finds 1.37 Million Additional Medicaid Losses in Counties with Larger Immigrant Population Shares Post-Election Comms Survey Closes Friday Immigrants Are New York Medicaid Language Access Guidance DACA hearings resources Health: Research Finds Medi…

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October 2, 2024 at 6:34 PM

Comms Survey Deadline 10/11

 Dear John,   In this week’s newsletter: Post-Election Comms Survey Closing 10/11 Language Access as a Consumer Finance Barrier New Medicaid EPSDT Guidance Communications: Post-Election Comms Survey Closing 10/11 We’re extending the deadline one final time on a short survey about your organization’…

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September 25, 2024 at 6:18 PM

Mental Health, Talking Points, and PIF on LinkedIn

 Dear John,   In this week’s newsletter: PIF Blasts Attack on Sanctuary Communities Immigrant Mental Health Framework Engage with PIF on LinkedIn Ohio Governor Defends Immigrant Families Press: PIF Blasts Attack on Sanctuary Communities The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives force…

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September 17, 2024 at 4:44 PM

Public Charge and the Election, ACA4DACA Campaign Launching Soon

  Dear John,  In this week’s newsletter: Public Charge in the Election Context ACA4DACA Campaign Launches in October Resources: Public Charge in the Election Context The election has public charge on the minds of PIF members and the families they serve. We have materials that may help your organizat…

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September 11, 2024 at 3:05 PM

Last Call on PIF Strategy, Voter Registration, Communication Survey Extended

  Dear John,  In this week’s newsletter: Resource: UnidosUS Voter Registration Materials Post-election Communication Survey Extended to September 30  Voting: UnidosUS Voter Registration Materials and CHN GOTV Webinar If all of them registered to vote, naturalized immigrants would equal 10% of regist…

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September 5, 2024 at 2:14 PM

Language Access and Post-Election Communication

  Dear John, Survey: Post-Election Communication Collaboration Coordinated communication to shape policy debates and share accurate information with immigrant families will likely be a priority in 2025. We want to build the structures required for effective coordination this fall, so we’re ready whe…

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August 28, 2024 at 2:46 PM

Help DACA Recipients Get Health Care

  Dear John, Survey: Post-Election Communication Collaboration Coordinated communication to shape policy debates and share accurate information with immigrant families will likely be a priority in 2025. We want to build the structures required for effective coordination this fall, so we’re ready whe…

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August 22, 2024 at 1:33 PM

Post-Election Communication Collaboration and PIF Strategy Webinars

  Dear John,  In this week’s newsletter: Post-Election Communication CollaborationFocus on PIF’s New Strategy Survey: Post-Election Communication Collaboration Coordinated communication to shape policy debates and share accurate information with immigrant families will likely be a priority in 2025.…

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August 14, 2024 at 3:36 PM

New Research Confirms Persistent Public Charge Chilling Effect

  Dear John,  In this week’s newsletter: New Research Confirms Persistent Public Charge Chilling EffectParole in Place Webinars Safety Net Access for COFA Immigrants Research: Persistent Public Charge Chilling Effect New Urban Institute research shows that the “chilling effect” resulting from the Tr…

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July 30, 2024 at 4:09 PM

Endorse the Health Equity and Accountability Act

 Dear John,   In this week's newsletter: Endorse the Health Equity and Accountability Act PIF Working Groups Policy: Endorse the Health Equity and Accountability Act The Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA) was reintroduced in Congress last week. The comprehensive health equity bill sponsor…

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July 24, 2024 at 5:08 PM

80+ Lawmakers Back Health Outreach to Immigrant Families

 Dear John,    Following President Joe Biden’s Sunday announcement that he will not seek reelection, Vice President Kamala Harris has announced her intent to run for the presidency. Though far from perfect on immigration issues, President Biden’s reversal of the Trump public charge regulation, rest…

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July 18, 2024 at 3:44 PM

SNAP Advocacy, Voter Engagement, and PIF is Hiring

 Dear John,   In this week’s newsletter: 1,400 Organizations Urge Congress to Protect SNAP Voter Engagement Webinar We’re Hiring a Communications Manager Advocacy: 1,400 Organizations Urge Congress to Protect SNAP PIF member Food Research & Action Center coordinated an organizational sign-on l…

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July 9, 2024 at 4:09 PM

Housing Legislation, Trump Talking Points, and WIC Outreach Funding

 Dear John,   In this week’s newsletter: Tenants Bill of Rights $14M+ in WIC Outreach Funding Available Noticias Para Inmigrantes SNAP Video Urge Lawmakers to Back DACA Health Care Outreach Housing: Tenants Bill of Rights Please join us in supporting new legislation strengthening and standardizing …

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June 19, 2024 at 2:27 PM

Celebrating the Rich Diversity of Our Shared Community

 Dear John,   Yesterday's White House announcement has rightly drawn cheers from PIF partners and throughout the movement for immigrant rights and equity. By eliminating a barrier to lawful immigration, the Biden initiative will provide stability and eventual access to the benefits of citizenship f…

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June 13, 2024 at 2:39 PM

USDA SUN Meals Materials for Summer

 Dear John,   This month marks both the 11th observance of Immigrant Heritage Month and the 14th anniversary of DACA. We remember these not simply as anniversaries, but as monuments to the creativity and tenacity of our shared movement. Immigrant Heritage Month was championed for years by FWD.us, a…

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June 5, 2024 at 8:21 PM

Health Care Rights, Deep Canvassing, Farm Bill, Summer Reads, and More

 Dear John,   The Biden Administration executive action announced yesterday was a direct attack on lawful immigration, as embodied by the right under law to seek asylum in the United States. Like the Trump Muslim ban and African ban, the Biden asylum ban excludes people based on where they’re from.…

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May 29, 2024 at 2:05 PM

Language and Narrative

 Dear John,  In this week’s newsletter: Language Access in Health Care Immigrants and Housing Narratives Take Action: Language Access in Health Care The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) offers scholarships and loan repayment for health care providers who commit to working in underserved communi…

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May 21, 2024 at 2:00 PM

New Food Access Materials, Health Analysis, and Anti-Immigrant Senate Vote

New Food Access Materials, Health Analysis, and Anti-Immigrant Senate Vote Dear John,  In this week’s newsletter:New Resources on Food Programs and Immigrants’ Rights Anti-Immigrant Bill on Senate Floor This Week New Analysis of Health Coverage by Race / Ethnicity Food: New Resources on Food Progra…

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May 8, 2024 at 2:57 PM

DACA Health Care Access, Health Equity Regulation Webinar, and Salute to Cheasty Anderson

DACA Health Care Access, Health Equity Regulation Webinar, and Salute to Cheasty Anderson Dear John,  In this week’s newsletter:New Regulation Expands Care for 100,000 People with DACA Webinar on “1557” Health Equity Regulation Gratitude and Well Wishes for PIF Deputy Director Cheasty Anderson FCD …

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May 1, 2024 at 2:05 PM

Recent Brief on Medicaid Language Access

Recent Brief on Medicaid Language Access Dear John,  In this week’s newsletter:Medicaid Language AccessResearch Working Group Meeting May 8th  Health: Medicaid Language Access It’s no surprise that Medicaid does not do a great job of making health coverage accessible to people whose primary languag…

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April 18, 2024 at 3:43 PM

Our Letter in the Washington Post, Education, Advocacy Webinar, and Budgets

Our Letter in the Washington Post, Education, Advocacy Webinar, and Budgets Dear John,  In this week’s newsletter: The Medicaid Purge Hits Immigrant Families Election Year Advocacy Webinar Join the Education for All Campaign DACA Health Care Proposal Anniversary Urge Congress to Fund Programs that …

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April 3, 2024 at 8:40 PM

Children, Medicaid, Taxes, and AI

  Children, Medicaid, Taxes, and AIDear John,  In this week's newsletter: Profile of Children in Immigrant FamiliesGeorgetown CCF Spotlights Medicaid Survey IRS Direct File Pilot Research: Profile of Children in Immigrant Families The Annie E. Casey Foundation, an authority on data concerning the na…

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March 28, 2024 at 5:09 PM

A Missed Opportunity for Equity: Medicaid Unwinding Survey of Spanish-Speakers

  A Missed Opportunity for Equity: Medicaid Unwinding Survey of Spanish-SpeakersDear John,   PIF is publishing a report today based on research conducted as part of our work on the Medicaid “unwinding” – the process of resuming Medicaid eligibility determinations, following the end of a pandemic-era…

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March 21, 2024 at 3:00 PM

COFA Citizens, New Food Program & More

 COFA Citizens, New Food Program & More Dear John,  In this week’s newsletter: Congress Restores Benefits Eligibility for COFA Citizens New Summer Meals Program for Rural Kids Statistical Overview of Immigrants in the US Several PIF Members Selected to Receive MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving Fund…

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March 7, 2024 at 2:17 PM

Public Charge and Recognizing Women Leaders

 Public Charge and Recognizing Women Leaders Dear John,   March is Women’s History Month, and we wanted to take a moment to thank some of the women who champion immigrant families’ access to the health and social safety net on Capitol Hill. Senator Mazie Hirono, Representative Judy Chu, and Rep. Pra…

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February 28, 2024 at 9:09 PM

Voter Registration, Medicaid, and Asylum

 Voter Registration, Medicaid, and Asylum Dear John,  In this week’s newsletter: Mobilize the Immigrant VoteImpact of Medicaid Unwinding on Immigrant Families PIF Partners Oppose Reported Asylum Restrictions   Super Tuesday: Mobilize the Immigrant Vote Next Tuesday is “Super Tuesday” – the day on w…

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February 21, 2024 at 3:05 PM

Opportunity: Make FAFSA More Accessible

 Opportunity: Make FAFSA More AccessibleDear John,  In this week’s newsletter:New Arrivals’ Economic and Tax ContributionsSign On: Make FAFSA More Accessible for Mixed-Status FamiliesEstamos en InstagramTelling Authentic Immigrant Stories   Research: New Arrivals’ Economic and Tax Contributions PIF…

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February 16, 2024 at 5:07 PM

Spotlight on Language Access

 Spotlight on Language Access Dear John,  In this week’s newsletter:Spotlight: African Communities Together Launches Language Access Co-OpsPIF Partners File Civil Rights ComplaintCommunications: Working Group Meets February 21  Spotlight: African Communities Together Launches Language Access Co-Ops …

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February 7, 2024 at 4:36 PM

PIF Resources for Tax Season

 PIF Resources for Tax SeasonDear John,   In this week’s newsletter:Educational Materials to Promote ITINs House Advances Child Tax Credit BillPIF and Children Thrive Action Network on why Immigrant Issues are Children’s Issues New Research: Urban Institute report and Data Tool on NC Immigrant Famil…

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January 31, 2024 at 6:07 PM

Honoring Immigrant Caregivers

 Honoring Immigrant Caregivers Dear John,  In this week’s newsletter: Uplift immigrant caregiver stories for National Caregivers DayShare your leadership on public charge   National Caregivers Day: Share Immigrant Caregiver Stories Our partners at MomsRising / Mamas Con Poder are pushing back on th…

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January 24, 2024 at 8:27 PM

Help Immigrants Obtain an ITIN

 Help Immigrants Obtain an ITIN Dear John,  In this week’s newsletter: Apply Now to Help Immigrants Obtain an ITIN January “Teach-In” on Public Charge  IRS Lifts Moratorium on ITIN Acceptance Agent Applications: Apply now to help immigrants obtain an ITIN Effective January 19, 2024, the IRS has re…

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January 17, 2024 at 5:33 PM

Two Exciting New Resources

 Two Exciting New Resources Dear John,  In this week’s newsletter: Resource: Media Interview Negotiation GuideAnalysis: Which States Expanded Access for Immigrant Families in 2023   New PIF Resource: Media Interview Negotiation Guide We are excited to roll out a new resource today: a guidebook to n…

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January 3, 2024 at 5:01 PM

Welcome Back! New Resources and Reminders

 Welcome Back! New Resources and Reminders Dear John,  Welcome back! We hope you had a restful break and wish you a happy new year. In this week’s newsletter: NILC Health for All ResourcesNext week: Mobilization to Protect Immigrants & Save Asylum   Resource: NILC Health for All Resources In Dec…

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December 11, 2023 at 8:39 PM

New Research and Funding Opportunities

 New Data and Opportunities to Take Action Dear John,  In this week’s newsletter: PIF Webinar This Week: Medicaid Unwinding and Immigrant FamiliesHave you Signed on? LIFT the BAR Act Sign on Partner Webinar: The Advocate’s Guide to Using American Community Survey DataFact Sheet: Public Programs and …

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December 6, 2023 at 4:02 PM

New Research and Funding Opportunities

 New Research and Funding Opportunities Dear John,  In this week’s newsletter: Medicaid Unwinding and Immigrant FamiliesOngoing Effects of the Trump Public Charge Regulation on WIC  Research on Policies to Improve the Lives of Immigrant Families Partner Highlight: Immigration Research Initiative (IR…

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November 27, 2023 at 11:00 PM

PIF Webinar: Medicaid Unwinding and Immigrant Families

 PIF Webinar: Medicaid Unwinding and Immigrant Families Dear John,  PIF’s recent survey of advocates and community organizations asked how their states performed on key issues for immigrant families in the Medicaid “unwinding.” Our survey report finds major gaps in states’ performance, which put h…

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November 21, 2023 at 2:46 PM

New Survey Results on Medicaid Unwinding

 New Survey Results on Medicaid UnwindingDear John,  In this week’s newsletter:Major Gaps in States’ Medicaid Performance Congressional Letter on ACA/DACA  Healthcare: PIF Takes Action to Protect Access to Care States resumed Medicaid eligibility re-assessments last April, for the first time since…

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November 15, 2023 at 4:34 PM

Farmworker Advocacy in North Carolina

 Farmworker Advocacy in North Carolina Dear John,  In this week’s newsletter: Data-Informed AdvocacyPartner Highlight: NC Field Have you signed on? LIFT the BAR Act Letter  Webinar TODAY: Data-Informed Advocacy Our friends at Community Science are sponsoring a webinar TODAY, Wednesday, November 1…

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October 4, 2023 at 2:09 PM

Still Time to Register!

“Back to School” Webinar and more  Still Time to Register! Dear John,  In this week's newsletter: Back to School WebinarStatement: Government Shutdown   TODAY! “Back to School” Webinar: Connecting Immigrant Families with Resources that Help Them Thrive Date: October 4, 2023Time: 3pm ET  PIF is ho…

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September 27, 2023 at 5:15 PM

Get Ready to Take Action on Friday

Join the HEAL Week of Action  Get Ready to Take Action on Friday Dear John,  In this week's newsletter: HEAL ACT: Week of ActionBack to School WebinarPotential Government Shutdown?   Partner Highlight: HEAL ACT: Week of Action PIF is proud to collaborate on the HEAL Coalition’s week of action in s…

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September 20, 2023 at 4:42 PM

Upcoming Webinar and New Research

 Upcoming Webinar and New Research Dear John,  In this week's newsletter: The DACA Fight ContinuesReport on Immigrant Well Being Los Angeles Times Public Charge ExplainerTrump Public Charge Regulation’s Persistent Chilling Effect   DACA: The Fight Continues As you may know, a federal judge in Texa…

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September 13, 2023 at 2:10 PM

Join Our Team!

 Join Our Team!Dear John,   In this week's newsletter:New Research: Drop in Immigrant Participation in WIC Join Our Team!Partner Highlight: Seguro TX Medicaid Unwinding Information Updated  New Research: Immigrant participation in WIC plummeted after Trump public charge NPRM A new study published …

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September 7, 2023 at 11:41 PM

Significant Updates on Medicaid Unwinding and Public Charge

 Significant Updates on Medicaid Unwinding and Public Charge Dear John,  We’re focusing this week on public charge and Medicaid unwinding. In this week's newsletter: CMS Orders State Medicaid Directors to Cease and Reform Medicaid Unwinding Practices PIF Interviewed on Medicaid Unwinding Department…

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August 30, 2023 at 2:00 PM

New Data on Immigrant Health Disparities

 New Data on Immigrant Health Disparities Dear John,  In this newsletter: Anti-Immigrant Sentiment Linked with Health DisparitiesDrop in Healthcare Utilization Linked with Chilling Effect PIF in the News: Thawing the Chilling EffectNational Community Health Workers Awareness Week  Partner Research:…

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