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April 19, 2018
A Guide to the New 'Public Charge' Rules: What is Public Charge and How Can Organizations and Funders Respond to Support Family and Child Well-Being

The Trump administration has launched its most far-reaching attack on immigrants to date in the guise of a seemingly innocuous regulatory change: the revised “public charge” rule. When the new rule goes into effect on October 15, barring delays due to litigation, immigrants accessing programs that help them meet basic needs, such as food, housing, and health care, can be denied a green card, and individuals deemed likely to use these programs can be denied admission to the United States.
September 10, 2019
President's Message
The New Public Charge Rule and the Threat to Our Democracy
... of whether they have explicit public charge-response resources and capacity. From increased walk-ins and phone ... responses that drain field and philanthropic capacity and resources away from more affirmative uses. New messages and ... seekers across the country. For additional information or resources contact Kevin Douglas, GCIR Director of National ...
August, 2019
Funding Recommendations, Issue Brief
Protecting Families and Advancing Belonging: How Philanthropy Can Answer Threats to the Well-Being of Immigrants

California has moved proactively to support immigrant families in response to restrictive federal immigration and safety net policies, but policies like the new “public charge” rule still pose risks, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The new rule significantly expands the criteria for determining whether applicants for permanent residency, or green cards, may be denied based on past or potential use of government benefit programs.
May, 2020
Issue Brief
One in Six Adults in California Immigrant Families Reported Avoiding Public Benefits in 2019