Bronx Legal Services – Government Benefits Unit

Who We Are

Our Public Benefits Unit (PBU) fights to retain, obtain, or increase our clients’ critical public benefits, including cash public assistance, SNAP/Food Stamps, WIC, HIV/AIDS Services Administration benefits, rent subsidies (such as FHEPS, CityFEPS, and SEPS), emergency assistance grants, FEMA benefits, subsidized child care, public benefits for noncitizens, veterans’ benefits, and other benefits. We provide representation at administrative hearings and in courts to secure benefits and improve access to benefits.

Who We Serve

Area(s): Bronx County

Language(s) Spoken

• Creole / Kreyòl
• French / Français
• Haitian Creole / Kreyòl Ayisyen
• Spanish / Español

Circumstances and languages in which interpreters are provided

We can provide interpreters for any language. Phone interpretation for other languages can be arranged.
En Espanol: Interpretation por telefone para otros idiomas es dispuesto.We have access for the deaf, Relay services 800-421-1220 (voice) and 800-6221220 (TTY)

Income Guidelines

This program can accept individuals with incomes up to 200% of the poverty level if the person has special circumstances such as high medical bills, child care expenses, or other debts.

Is this organization accessible by wheelchair?: YES

Does this organization provide access for the hearing impaired?: YES

Type of Help

This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources:

• Full Legal Representation
• Brief Advice