FloridaLegalServices

Help us make justice accessible to all in Florida! Support FLS as we fight for equal rights and representation. Your donation can empower vulnerable individuals and families to navigate the legal system. Together, we can make a difference! floridalegal.org/give-to-fls

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Breaking News: @POTUS extends & redesignates TPS for Haiti.

U.S. Gov’t to Close Berks Immigrant Prison, Which Once Locked Up Asylum-Seeking Families democracynow.org/2022/12/1/head… via @democracynow

Support Florida Legal Services, Inc. on #GivingTuesday. We work to prevent evictions, protect fair and affordable housing, serve immigrant children separated from their families, & help survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking & other crimes. floridalegal.org/give-to-fls

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Hurricane Ian was especially devastating to vulnerable Floridians. Please consider a donation to help us continue to serve low-income individuals and families across Florida. floridalegal.org/give-to-fls

🧨 D-SNAP UPDATE: Florida’s application for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) has been approved for residents impacted by #HurricaneIan.

FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) are accessible facilities & mobile offices you can visit to learn more about FEMA & other disaster assistance programs. You may also visit to ask questions about your case. This site helps you find the DRCs near you: bit.ly/DRCnearme

If you were affected by #Ian, we can help you receive assistance and cover costs related to the disaster. Three ways to apply for assistance: 💻 Visit: DisasterAssistance.gov ☎️ Call: 800-621-3362 📱 Download the FEMA App: fema.gov/about/news-mul…

President Biden is pardoning people convicted of simple marijuana possession under federal law and DC statute. More than 6,500 people were convicted of simple possession between 1992 and 2021 under federal law, and thousands more under DC code. n.pr/3SKZwwO

Open today: NEW Family Resource Support Center in Sarasota! DCF is working w/ @FLSERT to identify areas most impacted by #HurricaneIan & ensure resources are available to meet residents where they are. For details: MyFLFamilies.com/FRSC

Loved ones of prisoners banned from wearing #visitsmatter T-shirts sun-sentinel.com/news/florida/o…

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As I say here - these outreach and enrollment grants focused on children are needed now more than ever as we wait for the unwinding of the public health emergency to happen. Millions of kids qualify for Medicaid. Biden funds outreach to boost enrollment npr.org/sections/healt…

Millions of kids qualify for Medicaid. Biden funds outreach to boost enrollment npr.org/sections/healt…

At such a critical time, we are thrilled to have this opportunity to work with federal CMS and state partners to provide Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) enrollment and renewal assistance to Florida’s children and their families.

Helping Florida’s families access health care coverage and achieve health equity has always been an important part of Florida Legal Services’ mission. Currently, Florida is one of six states where children are especially at risk of losing health care coverage.

We are excited to share that we are one of the 36 organizations in 20 states granted a Connecting Kids to Coverage HEALTHY KIDS 2022 Outreach and Enrollment Cooperative Agreement by the U.S. Department of (HHS). go.cms.gov/3OBsvAB

Join us virtually today at 10am as we connect w/housing experts and talk about Tenant's Rights and ways to help improve housing security inn FL. Submit questions and sign-up at bit.ly/housinginfl