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Overview
Why You Should Attend
This program is designed to equip attorneys with a sharper understanding of the substantive law, strategies, procedures, and best practices relevant to their representation of low-income clients who seek government benefits such as cash assistance and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). These essential benefits can be difficult to access for many eligible applicants due to the complex rules governing public benefits. Attend this program to learn about public benefits, eligibility criteria, work requirements, and recent developments.
What You Will Learn
After completing this program, participants will be better able to:
- Understand rules and principles governing cash assistance eligibility, including immigrant eligibility
- Focus on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligibility, including immigrant eligibility
- Prepare for dispute resolution through fair hearings
- Consider alternative problem resolution methods other than fair hearings
Who Should Attend
This program is designed to equip attorneys with a sharper understanding of the substantive law, strategies, procedures, and best practices relevant to their representation of low-income clients who seek government benefits such as cash assistance and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This program is appropriate for legal services lawyers and advocates as well as lawyers who are interested in working with low-income clients on a pro bono basis.
Special Feature: Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees
Program Level: Overview
Prerequisites: Interest in substantive law, strategies, procedures, and best practices relevant to the representation of low-income clients who seek government benefits such as cash assistance and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Advanced Prep: None