Public Benefit Resources
New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty
NMCLP has provided advocacy for over a decade to improve the public benefits program for immigrant families. They have expertise on the complex rules that determine whether immigrants are eligible for each program, and provide information to help community members and advocates navigate the system.
Protecting Immigrant Families
PIF’s mission is to unite to advance, protect and defend access to health care, nutrition programs, public services and economic support for immigrants and their families at the local, state and federal level. They offer a list of comprehensive resources for immigrants regarding Public Charge updates and information including an online screening tool.
PIF Factsheet: The ABCs of Public Charge
PIF Factsheet: Know Your Rights: 5 Facts About Public Charge
Immigrant Legal Resource Center
The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) provides trainings and technical assistance on public charge, produces numerous practice advisories, toolkits, and other resources, and authors a comprehensive manual, Public Charge and Immigration Law.
IRLC Public Charge Education & Outreach Toolkit