Resources
Child Tax Credit - Changes Due to ARPA
Learn what changes the American Rescue Plan made to the Child Tax Credit (CTC) in this presentation from Kristin Hartsaw, Program Director of DuPage Federation's Training & Technical Assistance program.
The presentation includes ARPA provision details such as maximum annual increase, credit refundability, advance payments, eligibility requirements and whether the CTC impacts immigration status, and more.
Immigrant Seniors
Immigrant Integration
Public Charge Fact Sheets
Between the Biden administration's decision to drop its litigation defense of the Trump administation's public charge regulation and federal court dismissals of the government's previous appeals, the 2019 Public Charge Rule is no longer in effect. As a result, the 1999 public charge guidance is now in effect. Please see below for fact sheet on the 1999 guidance, created by Protecting Immigrant Families Illinois (PIF-IL).
DACA & TheDream Act
"If I Need . . ." Fact Sheets
Webinars
Child Tax Credit (Changes Resulting from ARP) (recorded 006/29/2021)
English
Navigating Public Benefits for Non-Citizens (recorded 02/16/2021)
English
Immigrant Eligibility: SNAP and Cash Assistance (recorded 02/22/2021)
English
Navigating Health Coverage Options: Immigrant Eligibility (recorded 02/25/2021)
English
Manage My Case (recorded 05/31/2019)
Health Benefits for Immigrant Seniors (webinar recording)
Overview
Able bodied adults without dependents will be limited to the length of time they can receive SNAP benefits.
Download "Overview" to learn:
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Who is affected
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How to qualify for increasing the amount of time ABAWDs can receive SNAP benefits
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What ABAWDs should do
Time Limits
Download "Time Limits" to learn Client action suggestions for:
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People who are chronically homeless
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People in drug or alcohol treatment programs
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People receiving domestic violence services
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People responsible for the care of an incapacitated person
Exemptions
Certain able bodied adults without dependents are exempt from the work requirement.
Download "Exemptions" to learn:
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Who qualifies for an exemption
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How to request an exemption
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What proof is needed for an exemption
Community Resources
Download "Community Resources" for contact information for community resources that may be able to help with the following:
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Explain the new rules
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Determine if you meet an exemption
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Help you find work or training programs
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Answer questions
DHS Forms & Information
SNAP Work Requirement - Medical Service Provider Unfit to Work
SNAP Work Requirement - Request for Exemption
SNAP Work Requirement - Request for Exemption (Spanish)
Change in Reporting Requirements
Change in Reporting Requirements (Spanish)
LARC
Interpreter Training Resources
Ch. 2 - Techniques & Skills
NCIHC - Sight Translation and Written Translation (Guidelines for Health Care Interpreters)
Ch. 4 - Ethics & Values
National Standards of Practice for Interpreters in Health Care (NCIHC - Sep. 2005)
Ch. 4 - Ethics & Values
National Code of Ethics for Interpreters in Health Care (NCIHC - Jul. 2004)
Ch. 8 - Educational Setting
National Association of Educational Translators and Interpreters of Spoken Languages Code of Ethics
Ch. 8 - Educational Setting
Video Remote Interpretation – Best Practices for Interpreters in Education
Ch. 8 - Educational Setting
Working with a Professional Interpreter in Education: Guidelines for School Personnel
Ch. 8 - Educational Setting
Information for Limited English Proficient (LEP) Parents and Guardians for Schools and School Districts that Communicate with Them
Ch. 8 - Educational Setting
Communication Tools for English Learner Families – What to Expect from An Interpreter
Ch. 8 - Educational Setting
American Association of Interpreters and Translators in Education
Ch. 8 - Educational Setting
Clearinghouse of Resources for Educational Translators and Interpreters of Spoken Languages
Ch. 8 - Educational Setting
National Association of Educational Translators and Interpreters of Spoken Languages - Blog
Ch. 8 - Educational Setting
Fact Sheet, Ensuring English Learner Students Can Participate Meaningfully and Equally in Educational Programs (Jan. 2015)
Ch. 9 - Human Services & Legal Settings
Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibilities (National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators
Ch. 9 - Human Services & Legal Settings
State Court Interpreter Information FAQs (National Center for State Courts)
Ch. 9 - Human Services & Legal Settings
Resource Guide for Court Interpreters (National Center for State Courts – 06/2019)
Ch. 9 - Human Services & Legal Settings
Qualifications for State Court Interpreters (National Center for State Courts)
Ch. 9 - Human Services & Legal Settings
Written Examination Overview for State Court Interpreter Candidates (National Center for State Courts)
Ch. 9 - Human Services & Legal Settings
Oral Examination Overview for State Court Interpreter Candidates (National Center for State Courts)
Ch. 9 - Human Services & Legal Settings
State Court Interpreter Practice Materials Tip Sheet (National Center for State Courts - 06/2021)
Ch. 9 - Human Services & Legal Settings
AOIC Language Access Program Manual (Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts)
Ch. 9 - Human Services & Legal Settings
Legal Glossaries and Dictionaries (Multiple languages available)
Ch. 9 - Human Services & Legal Settings
State Court Interpreter Additional Practice Materials (National Center for State Courts)
Ch. 9 - Human Services & Legal Settings
National Association for Judiciary Interpreters and Translators
Ch. 9 - Human Services & Legal Settings
State Courts of Illinois Language Access Information (including dates and locations of testing and training)
Ch. 10 - Health Care Setting
Guide to Interpreter Positioning in Health Care Settings (NCIHC – 11/2003)
Ch. 10 - Health Care Setting
The Effect of Memory Training on Interpretation Performance (2016)
Ch. 10 - Health Care Setting
National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (includes national certification information and resources)
Ch. 10 - Health Care Setting
State Court Interpreter Additional Practice Materials (National Center for State Courts)
Ch. 10 - Health Care Setting
National Association for Judiciary Interpreters and Translators
Ch. 10 - Health Care Setting
U.S. National Library of Medicine provides health information in multiple languages
Ch. 10 - Health Care Setting
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) provides resources in languages other than English
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