Multilingual Learners/Immigrant Support

Asylum Seeker Resource Navigation Centers If you recently arrived in New York City and are seeking asylum, the following City resources are available.

Asylum Seekers Help Resources and Support NYC Asylum Seeker Response

Basic Needs & Mental Health Resources (English and Spanish) This comprehensive resource provides valuable information on mental health support, food and housing assistance, and other national resources.

Beyond Rising - This nonprofit offers a paid internship program for undocumented youth in New York City.

City Services for Immigrant New Yorkers Regardless of your immigration status, New York City is here to help.

Community Organizations that Help MLL Learners and Immigrant Students This map

shows organizations that serve our diverse students and families. Learn about the organizations in your community. Contact them to find out what services they provide.

Connect with a lawyer/Conectar a un abogado search for immigration legal services providers by state, county, or detention facility. Only nonprofit organizations that provide free or low-cost immigration legal services are included in this directory

Free Cell Phones for Eligible New Yorkers SafeLink Wireless is a government supported program that provides free cell phone service each month for income-eligible customers.

Fair Fares NYC allows financially eligible New York City residents to receive discounted transportation costs through the MTA . Using the Fair Fares NYC MetroCard, participants can receive a 50% discount on subway and eligible bus fare.

Health Insurance Enrollment Counselors Our counselors will, Explain your health insurance and care options, regardless of your immigration status. Help you and your family enroll in or renew health insurance. Find out if you qualify for financial help to pay for a low-cost private health insurance plan.

Assist you with applying for SNAP benefits (food stamps).

IDNYC is a free government-issued photo ID card for people 10 and older who live in NYC

It can help you get City services, museum memberships, and more. All New Yorkers 10 and older, regardless of immigration status, can apply for an IDNYC card. See a full list of benefits on the IDNYC website.

The Immigrant Legal Resource Center Red Cards help people assert their rights and defend themselves in many situations, such as when ICE agents go to a home.

ImmSchools is an immigrant led nonprofit that partners with K-12 schools to create safe and welcoming spaces for undocumented students and families. ImmSchools provides professional development for educators, workshops for students and families and supports the implementation of immigrant friendly policy. To learn more about ImmSchools visit their website.

ImmSchools National Knowledge is Power One Pager Welcoming Undocumented students and families in K-12 Schools.

ImmSchools National Knowledge is Power One-Page in Spanish One Pager Apoyando a estudiantes y familias inmigrantes & indocumentados en las escuelas

ImmSchools Families’ Hub, Bill of Rights for Parents, know your rights inside of school, public schools in NYC, ACLU We Have Rights, National Know your Rights, How to use Red Cards

Immigrants Rising - In addition to scholarships, this community offers a guide and resources on how undocumented community members can become entrepreneurs and steps to obtain an I-TIN.

Multilingual Learners and Immigrant Student Support Site for NYC Public Schools Here you will find relevant resources for schools, students, and families.

MyCity One Stop Shop for all City Services and Benefits

National Human Trafficking Hotline what is/isnt, human trafficking, force, fraud or Coercion, labor trafficking, sex trafficking, get help 1-888-373-7888, etc

NYC Jobs and Training

NYC Resource Guide: SNAP Centers, Case Management, Mutual Aid, Food Pantries serving Flatbush and Midwood

NYC Department of Education Immigration Page Public Charge, Protecting Immigrant Families Protocols for Non-local Law Enforcement Action and Inquiries and more

NY Immigration Coalition Advocacy, Immigrant Leadership, Improve access, resources

NY Immigration Coalition Toolkit/Resources

Project Open Arms is an inter and intra agency to support families seeking asylum.

Project Open Arms DOE Employees Infohub Support/Resources Page

Say Hi App SayHi Translate lets you have a conversation in two languages and easily understand each other. Just tap a button and start speaking.

South Brooklyn Mutual Aid Volunteers are paired with neighbors who need help.

Students in Temporary Housing Information

District 22 Regional Manager

1780 Ocean Avenue, Room 1B
Brooklyn, NY 11230
718-758-7635

Undocu-Owned - Provided by the NYS Youth Leadership Council, Undocu-Owned is an instagram live series that highlights undocumented business owners.

Undocuprofessionals This is a community and forum for undocumented professionals and they post both paid and unpaid opportunities for undocumented community members, as well as scholarships, events and resources.

Ukrainian Responsive Initiative New Yorkers impacted by the Russian invasion of Ukraine in New York are eligible to receive services through the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs’ Ukrainian Response Initiative. Support is available to both currently residing and newly arrived Ukrainian New Yorkers, as well as others forced to flee the conflict.

Ukrainian Arrivals Help

Ukrainian Resources from AM Cymbrowitz's Office

Ukrainian New Yorkers Resources NYC Office of Immigrant Affairs Resources

Ukrainian Mental Health Self-Help Guidebooks for Teachers/Parents and Students

We Have Rights Videos