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What You Need to Know About Being LGBTQ+ in Foster Care

If you are a LGBTQ+ young person in foster care, you may want to know about the rights and protections you have. Here are some answers to some common questions.

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What You Need to Know About Common Scams

Information for individuals who have been scammed, and concrete actions you can take to lessen the harm.

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What You Need to Know About Paying Immigration Fees

Many non-citizens must pay fees to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) when submitting applications and while your immigration case is pending. These fees vary by form type. USCIS’ website lists all its immigration application...

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What You Need to Know About the New SNAP Work Rules

Starting March 1, 2026, new rules will apply to some people who get SNAP benefits (food stamps). These rules are for people called Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD). If you are an ABAWD, you will...

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What You Need to Know About Applying to NYCHA with a Criminal Background

This resource explains how having a criminal record affects your ability to apply for and live in NYCHA housing. It outlines NYCHA’s eligibility rules, the ineligibility period, and how to submit evidence to the Justice...

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What You Need to Know About Rights for Remaining Family Members in NYCHA

If you live in NYCHA and the Head of Household moves out or passes away, you may be eligible to remain in the apartment and obtain a lease as the new Head of Household by...

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What You Need to Know About NYCHA

This resource provides an overview of NYCHA (New York City Housing Authority), a form of public housing in NYC, and some of the eligibility requirements to live in a NYCHA development.

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What You Need to Know About Rights for Pregnant People at Work

Pregnant workers have rights under city, state, and federal laws. These include the right to reasonable accommodations (changes) at work and the right to take leave for pregnancy-related reasons. This document explains what those rights...

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What You Need to Know About Medicaid Billing

Medicaid recipients should not receive medical bills except for small copays. This resource explains how Medicaid billing works, what copays are, how to ensure your provider accepts your Medicaid plan, and what to do if...

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What You Need to Know if a Loved One is Detained by ICE

Many noncitizen New Yorkers are being detained every day by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), even when they are going to scheduled Immigration Court hearings or other immigration-related appointments.