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Muslim Women Resource Center staff work with the Illinois Department of Human Services to break down language and cultural barriers and help clients identify and access benefits that are available to them through local, state, and federal programs. MWRC staff travel to IDHS offices to provide on-site interpretation to clients applying for assistance such as AABD, All Kids, Food Stamps, Medicaid, TANF, SSI, and WIC Clinics.

The WIC and SNAP outreach programs seek to assure that limited-English-proficient immigrants and refugees eligible for WIC and SNAP benefits can successfully access these programs administered by IDHS.

The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) administers this program through a network of community-based partner agencies.

Member-based organization for individuals and organizations interested in community issues related to refugees and immigrants. Meets unfulfilled needs of immigrants and refugees in the Quad Cities.

Can assist with applying for resources in Illinois, including SNAP, Mediare/Medicaid, SEAP, etc.

Can help you apply for up to $500 to pay for DACA renewal fees.


Offers financial assistance to those that qualify.


Services

Prejob Guidance
Immigrant Rights Groups
Immigrant Benefits Assistance
Cultural Transition Counseling
English as a Second Language

The WIC and SNAP outreach programs seek to assure that limited-English-proficient immigrants and refugees eligible for WIC and SNAP benefits can successfully access these programs administered by IDHS.

The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) administers this program through a network of community-based partner agencies.

Assists immigrant, refugee, and English-second language populations.

The WIC and SNAP outreach programs seek to assure that limited-English-proficient immigrants and refugees eligible for WIC and SNAP benefits can successfully access these programs administered by IDHS.

The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) administers this program through a network of community-based partner agencies.

The WIC and SNAP outreach programs seek to assure that limited-English-proficient immigrants and refugees eligible for WIC and SNAP benefits can successfully access these programs administered by IDHS.

The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) administers this program through a network of community-based partner agencies.

The WIC and SNAP outreach programs seek to assure that limited-English-proficient immigrants and refugees eligible for WIC and SNAP benefits can successfully access these programs administered by IDHS.

The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) administers this program through a network of community-based partner agencies.

Provides various information and assistance to Immigrants and Hispanic individuals, including:

- Information and referral.

- Educational seminars addressing employment, housing, immigration and naturalization, financial literacy, health issues, and more.

- Job-seeking training and tips.

- Medicaid information and counseling.

- General benefits assistance.

Services

Medicaid Information/Counseling
Immigrant Benefits Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral
Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs

The WIC and SNAP outreach programs seek to assure that limited-English-proficient immigrants and refugees eligible for WIC and SNAP benefits can successfully access these programs administered by IDHS.

The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) administers this program through a network of community-based partner agencies.

Can provide a variety of services in English or Spanish for any immigrants who would like added support, information, or assistance. Services include:

-- Professional Spanish translation and interpretation

-- Assistance in meeting needs like obtaining public benefits or child care

-- Other ways to connect people with opportunities.

Services

Language Translation
Language Interpretation
Immigrant Benefits Assistance
Northwest Center's immigration work focuses on developing and training leaders with the goal of strengthening community connection, providing education around immigrant rights and resources, and growing the power of immigrants and allies to advocate for immigrant justice.

Services

Immigrant Benefits Assistance
Comprehensive Immigration/Naturalization Services
The goal of the IFRP is to ensure that low-income immigrant families and other limited-English speaking persons are able to thrive by reducing barriers when seeking public benefits (nutritional, medical, housing, psychological, childcare, employment), as well as the cash support they need for proper health, well-being, and economic self-sufficiency.
Centro de Información is a BIA accredited organization. Their counselors are able to guide clients through the immigration process by answering questions, helping with paperwork, and explaining the benefits of immigration.
Centro de Información is a BIA accredited organization. Their counselors are able to guide clients through the immigration process by answering questions, helping with paperwork, and explaining the benefits of immigration.
The Immigrant Family Resource Program (IFRP) mission is to listen and understand clients' needs and to connect them to the appropriate health resources and public benefits. Immigrant Family Health Resource Program (IFHRP) provides health education and health services navigation by offering bi-monthly workshops and taking one-on-one appointments. Immigrant Family Support Program (IFSP) foucuses on providing immigrant families with financial assistance for basic necessities.

Services

Immigrant Benefits Assistance
Hispanic/Latino Community
Healthy Eating Programs

The WIC and SNAP outreach programs seek to assure that limited-English-proficient immigrants and refugees eligible for WIC and SNAP benefits can successfully access these programs administered by IDHS.

The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) administers this program through a network of community-based partner agencies.

Centro de Información is a BIA accredited organization. Their counselors are able to guide clients through the immigration process by answering questions, helping with paperwork, and explaining the benefits of immigration.
Bridges of Hope: an Immigrant Family Resource Program that guides individuals through the immigration process along with other government-provided programs. Provides referrals to services relating to medicine, immigration law, education, after-school programs, and disabilities as well as outreach programs and education.
PRE- Basic Nursing Assistance training: This program is designed to help students gain/enhance the reading comprehension, writing and math skills to meet the academic admission requirements for the BNA training Program.Job Referral and Placement Services: This program is designed to offer job referral and placement services to job seekers interested in a career change or to find a new job. We offer program attendees job readiness preparation through workshops, in which they learn to develop a professional resume, create cover letters, practice mock interview skills, and receive individual employment coaching and connections to competitive employers.Digital Literacy: This program teaches basic computer skills to program participants with no previous knowledge or digital literacy skills. Participants learn how to use the Microsoft office applications and the Google applications/tools used in an office setting to prepare them to obtain a new job or seek employment promotions.The Immigrant Family Resources Program: This program is designed to help the community apply for different public benefit services such as Medicaid/Medicare, SNAP (Link card), unemployment, childcare and other state funded services they may be eligible to receive.

Services

Computer Literacy Training Programs
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Immigrant Benefits Assistance
Job Search/Placement

The WIC and SNAP outreach programs seek to assure that limited-English-proficient immigrants and refugees eligible for WIC and SNAP benefits can successfully access these programs administered by IDHS.

The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) administers this program through a network of community-based partner agencies.

Provides assistance finding healthcare resources for immigrants living in Illinois. Offers assistance by phone and online for the following: - Healthcare options for immigrants and refugees - Search portal to find health clinics for immigrants and refugees - Information on hospital financial assistance programs for uninsured - Immigrant-friendly mental health service providers
Provides a walk-in health clinic that offers: - Counseling/Therapy Services for adults and children (Also available in Spanish) - Psychiatric Evaluation, Consultation, and Medication, - Substance Abuse Counselling - Teletherapy Also offers assistance applying for: Social Services: - Medicaid - Link card/Snap - Unemployment Benefits Senior Services: - SSI & SSA Benefits - Free Ride Bus Pass - License Plate discount - Medicare - Care Giver Immigration Services: - Applications for Citizenship - Immigration of Spouse & Children - Guidance for Undocumented
Provides application assistance to immigrant and mixed-status families for health care, benefit programs, and food pantries. Also offers one-on-one health education sessions with a retired family physician.

The WIC and SNAP outreach programs seek to assure that limited-English-proficient immigrants and refugees eligible for WIC and SNAP benefits can successfully access these programs administered by IDHS.

The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) administers this program through a network of community-based partner agencies.