This skill based and participatory training focuses on how to identify and determine eligibility for various public services for the immigrant community, and how to apply for key programs.  3 CEs offered through the PA chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.

Are you Eligible? Obtaining Public Benefits for Immigrants

A training for providers, advocates, and community leaders

Co-sponsored by the Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.
3 CE's offered with completion of training.

This training is open to social service and health care providers, advocates, social workers, case managers, community educators, and anyone who assists the immigrant community in accessing needed public benefits services. The skill based and participatory training focuses on how to determine eligibility and apply for various services for members of the immigrant community.

Topics covered include:

* Immigration status in determining eligibility for services
* Eligibility rules for major programs including Food Stamps, SSI, Cash Assistance, and Energy Assistance
* Addressing barriers to care
* Effectively advocating for your clients

Featured trainer: John S. Whitelaw, staff attorney with Community Legal Services

When:  Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Where: 3535 Market, 16th Floor, Conference room A
                Philadelphia, PA

Cost: $50 for non PICC members. $45 for PICC members that have paid their dues in the current fiscal year.

Two ways to register for the training:

1) Register online

OR

2) Download the attached registration flyer and mail, fax or e-mail to PICC (contact information below).

Please mail your check and/or registration flyer to:

PICC
2100 Arch St, 5th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Attn: Susan Kim

Registration open until Monday, May 10, 2010

Have any questions? Contact Susan Kim, PICC Training Coordinator at 215-832-3481 or susankim@paimmigrant.org

File Attachment: 

2010 May 12 Are you Eligible - flyer.doc