Updated April 2, 2020 at 12:45 PM –
Techqueria, a 501c3 nonprofit that serves the largest community of Latinx in Tech, recently launched a fund to support undocumented members who are negatively impacted by COVID-19 since they are being left out of most initiatives, legislation (like the trillion-dollar stimulus plan) and support systems. They are aiming to raise $15,000+ by April 15, and the first $5K raised will be matched by Techqueria. If you have anything to spare, please contribute! You can text TQ-COVID to 44321 to donate or go to https://bit.ly/tq-fund.
Individuals and organizations can apply to be considered by using this form – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfi1cZHgipaWYN19FDNNJtjdpIWrbljqKnZjA4rD5okx7iKmA/viewform
If you or anyone you know is undocumented and struggling for help during the COVID-19 outbreak, below are resources shared by undocuJersey. For more information, you can find undocuJersey on Facebook.
At undocuJersey, we wanted to make sure that during this time of uncertainty, that we continued to share resources relevant to immigrant community to ensure everyone is staying healthy.
Update on Access to Health Care Immigrants and Their Families– National Immigration Law Center (NILC)
- The Families First Act that Congress recently made available provides funding to pay for coronavirus testing for anyone who is uninsured. The funding will pay for testing at community health centers, outpatient clinics, and doctors’ offices/
- Immigrants can continue to access services at community health centers, regardless of their immigration status, and at a reduced cost or free of charge depending on their income. However, people should call first to find out the availability of COVID-19 screening and testing. Health centers may do patient assessments over the phone or using telehealth.
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently posted an alert clarifying that it will not consider testing, treatment, or preventative care (including vaccines if a vaccine becomes available) related to COVID-19 in a public charge inadmissibility determination.
Combating misinformation regarding COVID-19, linked here is the CDC guide in Spanish.
Accessing Federally Qualified Health Centers in New Jersey.
- The New Jersey Primary Care Association has developed a list of all health centers in NJ by county, you can find that resource here.
- You can also use the following link to search for Federally Qualified Health Centers nearest to you by county or city. FQHCs are required to offer a sliding fee scale based on income however, they must still provide services regardless of the ability to pay: https://healthapps.state.
nj.us/fhs/cphc/cphcSearch.aspx
Mental health for the undocumented community
- Informed immigrant has partnered with Latinx Therapy to bring resources and best practices regarding mental wellness and self-care during these uncertain times. Informed Immigrant also offers Know Your Rights and DACA Renewal information. To stay updated visit the link here.
- PSE&G has suspended shut-offs of electric and/or gas service to residential customers for non-payment.
Immigration Appointments
- All USCIS field offices, asylum offices and Application Support Centers (ASCs) will not provide in-person services until at least April 1. This includes interviews, naturalization ceremonies and biometric collection appointments. However, we will continue to provide emergency services during this time. If you have an emergency service request, please contact the USCIS Contact Center. USCIS field offices will send de-scheduling notices to applicants and petitioners with scheduled appointments impacted by this closure. We will send de-scheduling notices to naturalization applicants scheduled for naturalization ceremonies. All applicants will be rescheduled when USCIS resumes normal operations. https://www.uscis.
gov/about-us/uscis-response- coronavirus-disease-2019- covid-19
New Jersey COVID-19 Resources
- Email questions can go to ncov@doh.nj.gov
- Guidance for schools from the Department of Health: https://www.nj.gov/
health/cd/documents/topics/ NCOV/COVID19_schools_FINAL_3. 4.20.pdf - Guidance for schools from the Department of Education: https://www.nj.gov/
education/broadcasts/2020/mar/ 05/Guidance%20Regarding% 20Requirements%20for%20Public% 20Health-Related%20School% 20Closure.pdf - 24/7 Public Hotline (available in multiple languages) 1800 222-1222
- NJ Department of Health home page for COVID-19 updates and guidance: https://www.nj.gov/
health/cd/topics/ncov.shtml - All schools in New Jersey are closed. For guidance from the NJ Department of Education and updates, use the following link: https://www.nj.gov/
education/topics/index.shtml - The Governor’s YouTube channel live streams the daily press conferences: https://www.
youtube.com/channel/ UCH8YwF0eRl9E5lpGj8OaiLg
COVID-19 Recursos de Nueva Jersey
- Las preguntas por correo electrónico pueden ir a ncov@doh.nj.gov
- Orientación para las escuelas del Departamento de Salud: https://www.nj.gov/
health/cd/
- Orientación para las escuelas del DOE: https://www.nj.gov/
education/broadcasts/2020/mar/ 05/Guidance%20Regarding% 20Requirements%20for%20Public% 20Health-Related%20School% 20Closure.pdf
- Línea directa pública 24/7 (disponible en varios idiomas) 1800 222-1222
- Página de inicio del Departamento de Salud para COVID19 ( aquí encontrará todo tipo de orientación y actualizaciones): https://
www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/ ncov.shtml
- Actualizaciones de cierre escolar del DOE: https://www.nj.gov/
education/topics/index.shtml - El canal You ube del Gobernador transmite en vivo las conferencias de prensa diarias, el de hoy fue a las 2pm: https://www.youtube.com/
channel/ UCH8YwF0eRl9E5lpGj8OaiLg
