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- Civil Rights, LGBTQ Rights
Empire Justice Center has created a pro se guide to walk transgender residents of the Capital Region in New York through the legal and administrative steps to change your name and gender marker on identity documents.
- Immigration
- Foreclosure Prevention
Empire Justice Center’s Foreclosure Guide is designed to address the needs of homeowners facing foreclosure. This guide contains general legal information about the foreclosure and settlement conference processes. It is NOT a substitute for legal representation, and if possible you should consult an attorney. However, we understand that attorneys can be expensive. If you […]
- Public Benefits
Number of Hours Social Services Districts Allow for Parents Who Work the Night Shift We recommend you view the PDF here. Social Services District Maximum Hours of child care Notes Albany 8 third shift only; applies to the day following that shift only Allegany 8 third shift only; for pre-school children or […]
- Social Security/ DAP Program
DAP services are available in EVERY county. Find your local provider here.
- Civil Rights, Domestic Violence, Immigration, Language Justice
Information for Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence with Limited English Proficiency. All too often, victims of domestic violence find the court system overwhelming and confusing as they attempt to seek help and some degree of protection from an abuser. This is an even bigger issue for immigrants, who may not speak English very well or […]
- Health
This tool kit provides fact sheets and forms on ten different topics related to helping patients access Medicaid coverage or other help with paying for health care services. Topics in the manual include: Medicaid Family Health Plus Child Health Plus Presumptive Eligibility for Children Refugee Medical Assistance Charity Care Spend Down Spousal Refusal Pooled Trusts […]
- Domestic Violence
SSA has revised several sections of its POMS pertaining to victims of domestic violence. The revision came about in response to advocacy by the Empire Justice Center on behalf of victims of domestic violence who were facing complicated bureaucratic hurdles when they had to flee from their homes to escape abuse. Last year SSA issued […]
