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Polish American Association's (PAA) Immigration Services Office is certified by the Immigration Board of Appeals and has been serving the community since 1985. Immigration Services staff provides a range of services enabling clients to adjust their immigration status, become U.S. citizens, complete and file various immigration applications, and keep the community informed about current immigration policies and procedures. PAA and its Immigration Services staff have also been involved in a variety of advocacy efforts related to immigrant rights and issues.

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Polish American Association's (PAA) Immigrant Family Resource Program is a partnership between ICIRR (Illinois Coalition for Immigrants and Refugees Rights), IDHS (Illinois Department of Human Services), and CBO (Community-Based Organizations). The purpose of is program is to inform those in the Polish community with limited English skills about services and eligibility requirements of IDHS programs. PAA offers it's clients:Bi-lingual case counseling services through one-on-one meetings with immigrants and/or immigrant families to determine their needsAssist clients in applying for/accessing appropriate programsMediate with IDHS as needed to insure receipt and maintenance of IDHS-administered benefitsProvide referrals and assistance with accessing other safety net programs for persons not eligible for IDHS-administered benefitsAssist local IDHS offices with interpretation for their Polish-speaking clients

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Muslim Women Resource Center (MWRC) is an Illinois Welcoming Center (IWC) and provides the Immigrant Family Resource Program (IFRP) in addition to Immigration Legal Services, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), WIC (Women, Infant and Children), ESL (English as Second Language) classes, Citizenship Classes, and other referral and field work services as needed by the community. Services under IWC include:Social Security benefits applications (retirement, disability, age-based)Medicare applicationsRTA applications (free or reduced-fare passes, free rides for disabled individuals)Passport application assistanceFinancial or crisis intervention assistanceDonations or referrals for donationsDMV-related services (State ID, driver's license, driving record assistance)Obtaining civil documents (marriage, divorce certificates)Domestic violence referrals and child support/custody form assistanceSchool admission and college/university application supportMedical appointment scheduling and hospital referralsField work with interpretation and translation servicesEducational workshops on various topics including immigration topics and "Know Your Rights" presentationsServices under IFRP include:Assistance with Food Stamps (SNAP) applicationsMedicaid benefits assistanceCash benefits (TANF) assistanceReferrals to WIC and other family support programsOutreach, case management, information and referralInterpretation and translation services

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Urhai Community Service Center participates in the Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP), a free statewide health insurance counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers. They can answer questions about Medicare, Medicaid, enrollment, drug plans, and more.

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United African Organization (UAO) seeks to eliminate barriers that prevent immigrants from accessing safety net programs and connect them to resources that help achieve maximum self-sufficiency and promote their full integration in society.

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Urhai Community Service Center offers an in-home non-medical support service provided by supervised, trained aides to assist frail seniors at homes with personal and household tasks.

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Polish American Association's (PAA) Immigrant Family Resource Program is a partnership between ICIRR (Illinois Coalition for Immigrants and Refugees Rights), IDHS (Illinois Department of Human Services), and CBO (Community-Based Organizations). The purpose of is program is to inform those in the Polish community with limited English skills about services and eligibility requirements of IDHS programs. PAA offers it's clients:Bi-lingual case counseling services through one-on-one meetings with immigrants and/or immigrant families to determine their needsAssist clients in applying for/accessing appropriate programsMediate with IDHS as needed to insure receipt and maintenance of IDHS-administered benefitsProvide referrals and assistance with accessing other safety net programs for persons not eligible for IDHS-administered benefitsAssist local IDHS offices with interpretation for their Polish-speaking clients

211 Metro Chicago

Polish American Association (PAA) works to help low and moderate-income clients find, preserve, and maintain affordable housing and prevent homelessness. They meet these goals by providing bilingual seminars, workshops, and counseling. The program has created an informational system involving public and private agencies.

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Hanul Family Alliance provides the Immigrant Family Resource Program (IFRP) which conducts outreach that informs immigrants about the availability of public benefits and other services that support personal and family well-being and economic self-sufficiency. IFRP also provides case management and referrals, language interpretation services, and advocacy.

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Chinese American Service League provides the Immigrant Family Resource Program (IFRP) which conducts outreach that informs immigrants about the availability of public benefits and other services that support personal and family well-being and economic self-sufficiency. IFRP also provides case management and referrals, language interpretation services, and advocacy.

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Urhai Community Service Center hosts free weekly GED classes so that immigrants can earn their diplomas.

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Erie Neighborhood House offers classes to equip individuals and families with the tools, resources, and knowledge they need to be healthy and achieve well-being through nutrition programs, workshops, public benefits assistance, and more.

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Erie Neighborhood House offers classes to equip individuals and families with the tools, resources, and knowledge they need to be healthy and achieve well-being through nutrition programs, workshops, public benefits assistance, and more.

211 Metro Chicago

Polish American Association's (PAA) Immigrant Family Resource Program is a partnership between ICIRR (Illinois Coalition for Immigrants and Refugees Rights), IDHS (Illinois Department of Human Services), and CBO (Community-Based Organizations). The purpose of is program is to inform those in the Polish community with limited English skills about services and eligibility requirements of IDHS programs. PAA offers it's clients:Bi-lingual case counseling services through one-on-one meetings with immigrants and/or immigrant families to determine their needsAssist clients in applying for/accessing appropriate programsMediate with IDHS as needed to insure receipt and maintenance of IDHS-administered benefitsProvide referrals and assistance with accessing other safety net programs for persons not eligible for IDHS-administered benefitsAssist local IDHS offices with interpretation for their Polish-speaking clients

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Erie Neighborhood House provides one-on-one counseling between a therapist and a client.

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HANA Center is an Illinois Welcoming Center (IWC) and provider of the Immigrant Family Resource Program (IFRP). These programs provide immigrants with services, including:OutreachCrisis servicesEmergency financial assistanceCase management and referralsLanguage interpretationRights advocacyWorkshops

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Syrian Community Network is an Illinois Welcoming Center (IWC) and provider of the Immigrant Family Resource Program (IFRP). The goal of IFRP is primarily to serve individuals with limited English proficiency with assistance in applying for or managing cases related to Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, etc. Other types of case management can be provided under IFRP, such as education case management, follow-up with medical providers, Social Security Administration, etc., but it is primarily meant for public benefits assistance and referrals.The IWC similarly serves individuals with limited English proficiency, but its services can include anything related to supporting the needs of immigrant families, such as referrals, medical appointments, school case management, immigration legal services, public benefits, and more.

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United African Organization (UAO) is an Illinois Welcoming Center (IWC) and provider of the Immigrant Family Resource Program (IFRP). These programs provide immigrants with services, including:Public Benefits Assistance: MedicaidSNAPChildcare Etc. Interpretation/translation services Community educationApplication supportGetting an ID cardAssistance with:ResettlementHousing SchoolRental assistanceEviction supportMental healthFinancial supportEtc.

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Erie Neighborhood House offers classes to equip individuals and families with the tools, resources, and knowledge they need to be healthy and achieve well-being through nutrition programs, workshops, public benefits assistance, and more.

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Trained staff help program participants identify and address critical needs and connect to resources to achieve their housing, health care, employment, educational, financial and other goals.

211 Metro Chicago

Polish American Association's (PAA) Immigrant Family Resource Program is a partnership between ICIRR (Illinois Coalition for Immigrants and Refugees Rights), IDHS (Illinois Department of Human Services), and CBO (Community-Based Organizations). The purpose of is program is to inform those in the Polish community with limited English skills about services and eligibility requirements of IDHS programs. PAA offers it's clients:Bi-lingual case counseling services through one-on-one meetings with immigrants and/or immigrant families to determine their needsAssist clients in applying for/accessing appropriate programsMediate with IDHS as needed to insure receipt and maintenance of IDHS-administered benefitsProvide referrals and assistance with accessing other safety net programs for persons not eligible for IDHS-administered benefitsAssist local IDHS offices with interpretation for their Polish-speaking clients

211 Metro Chicago

ICNA Relief Chicago is a provider of the Immigrant Family Resource Program (IFRP), which conducts outreach to inform immigrants about the availability of public resources and assist them in accessing services. IFRP also provides referrals, case management, language interpretation, and advocacy.

211 Metro Chicago