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Dear Community Justice Workers:
We are already nearing the end of the year and are just weeks away from our next presidential election. While the election may be amplifying valid fears and uncertainties - especially for immigrants - we can continue to strengthen our resilient communities through our votes and care for one another (if you are unsure whether you are able to vote or are registered, see "Voter Registration" for more information). This month, we are highlighting various resources and tools that are available to undocumented communities.
Upcoming Trainings
In November, we will be hosting an immigration training on topics related to this month's Navigator. Please look out for an email from us for more details very soon!
Community Justice Worker Stories!
Enter next month's raffle for a $25 gift card! Click on the survey to share about your effective legal navigation - we'd love to hear about your advocacy and work with clients!
Support + Resources for Undocumented Clients
Community justice workers in our network work closely with clients who are undocumented and have many unmet needs. Explore the topics below to identify various needs and resources for your clients!
Access to Public Benefits
Undocumented individuals may be eligible for a number of public benefits, including MediCal, CalFresh, and CalWorks, especially if any children in the home are U.S. citizens.
Use Legal Link's benefit screener to identify potential benefits.
Concerned about public charge? Use this screener to to check if any public benefits might affect immigration options.
Potential Paths to Status
Over 1.5 million undocumented individuals do not know that they may be eligible for certain forms of immigration relief, such as asylum or U visas.
Use Legal Link's referral search tool to connect clients with legal help to explore potential options.
Workplace rights
Undocumented workers have federal and California legal protections related to wage and hour, health and safety, workers' compensation, and more.
