Hello Everyone,
I wanted to respond as an employee for the state of Maryland
and the outreach case manager to the Arc of Prince George's County
here in Maryland. I hear this all of the time from clients of many of our
partners. We (social services) employees can NOT prevent an undocumented
worker from applying for benefits. Everyone in need is open to apply. BUT,
once the application is processed, the determination will be made
as to whether the applicant is eligible for benefits based on house hold
composition, and income. But NOT their status.
However, if they are granted an interview to come in from that application
they MUST provide proof of residency, legal status, and/or proof of
refugee/ asylee status. But PLEASE encourage them to apply. Even in the
interview, we can NOT report them.
Thank you.
Lana C. Collier, M.A. Candidate (Mental Health Counseling)
Outreach & Resource Program Case Manager, Liaison
to The Arc of Prince George's County
Prince George's County Dept. of Social Services
Family Investment Division
425 R.I.S.E/ 425 Brightseat Road
Landover, MD 20785
O: (301) 909.6141 (Fridays)
F: (301) 909.6100
Lana.Collier@maryland.gov (Mon-Fri)
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