Agmt20 Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County and RWC 2020 MOU

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resources, continue to shape community -centered and unified messaging that breaks through the public charge "chill" immigrants are feeling. LIBRE will closely monitor the immigration policy changes that happen in the coming year and work closely other immigrant allies to counter the anti -immigrant sentiments being fostered by federal officials. LIBRE attorneys will collaborate with other legal services advocates and in state-wide forums to advocate for policies that reduce barriers to participation and encourage eligible immigrants to utilize safety net benefits. For instance, we have identified problems for IHSS (In -Home Supportive Services for people with disabilities who would otherwise require nursing home care) applicants who are undocumented, but eligible for IHSS. Despite a referral protocol that allows an otherwise ineligible immigrant to apply for a Social Security number so they can meet the procedural requirement for obtaining IHSS, our local Social Security office has refused to take the application of several immigrants. We plan to meet with IHSS and Social Security administrators to ameliorate the problem. We will continue training HSA staff on cultural sensitivity and best practices to work effectively with immigrant families. We have encouraged the County to monitor inquiries from consumers about public charge and refer those who are worried about "public charge" to us for advice. LIBRE is also advocating for the County's Immigrant Services office to take on a more prominent role in response to any new immigration proposals and changes to current benefit programs that occur in the next year. III. 2019-2020 Objectives and Proposed Outcomes Objectives Outcomes 1) Provide unified community education and Attendees of outreach events, and those who outreach via Promotora model, LIBRE access LIBRE's website will have increased outreach staff and the LIBRE website on: knowledge and understanding of available (a) public benefit options for immigrants of public assistance, who is affected by public various immigration statuses, including charge issues, and other programs for eligible mixed -status families; (b) "public charge" low-income immigrant individuals and status and proposed changes; (c) families. immigration options; and (d) "know your Legal Aid will: rights" education and family preparedness • Conduct trainings to community-based plan options. organizations; • Conduct or participate in outreach events in collaboration with outreach and promotion partners; • Train and respond to ongoing technical assistance requests by outreach workers at partner agencies; • With input from outreach partners, create updated materials on public charge and immigration options and share public charge flyer and REV: 12-20-19 RL ATfY/AGR.2019.322/Legal Aid Society of San Mateo (Page 12 of 14)