“Christopher Sanchez, a policy advocate at the Western Center on Law & Poverty, said the California Legislature has advocated for policies that would help undocumented immigrants during and prior to the pandemic.”
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“Christopher Sanchez, a policy advocate at the Western Center on Law & Poverty, said the California Legislature has advocated for policies that would help undocumented immigrants during and prior to the pandemic.”
Between federal and state funding, Californians can expect help in different forms over the next few weeks, and likely beyond. Below you will find information about some of the money coming down for you or for programs you work with and/ or rely on.
DIRECT PAYMENTS, TAX CREDITS, CHILD CARE, & EMERGENCY FUNDS
HEALTH
HOUSING
“But there are other groups bearing the brunt of the pandemic who are still left out, like CalFresh households and immigrants without ITINs — they need to be included in future stimulus payments,” said Western Center on Law & Poverty’s policy advocate, Christopher Sanchez.”
“The state stimulus will provide needed help to the poorest Californians, but more assistance is required, said Courtney McKinney, a spokeswoman for the Western Center on Law and Poverty.
“Any money to help people stay afloat is needed right now,” McKinney said, adding that “it’s good news, but there is still much more needed.” In particular, she said, her group is supporting legislation that would provide food assistance regardless of immigration status.”