New York Public Assistance and Food Stamp Eligibility for Advocates and Pro Bono Counsel 2025

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) benefits. 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, dispute resolution, recent developments, and best practices. 

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

• Prepare for dispute resolution through fair hearings

• Consider trauma-informed best practices in the context of government benefits advocacy

Who Should Attend

This program, focusing on government benefits such as cash assistance and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, will be particularly useful for advocates in legal services and nonprofit organizations as well as pro bono attorneys.

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) benefits.

Advanced Prep: None