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Government Benefits

The Government Benefits Unit provides information, advice, and representation on public benefit issues. We focus on the specialized advocacy projects listed below. Click on the links to find out how we can help:

  • Low-income taxpayers in disputes with the IRS. Please click here
  • Family and group family day care providers and their networks. Please click here
  • Low-income workers with employment-related issues, including unemployment insurance. Please click here

Our Single Stop Program helps people with a wide range of civil legal issues, including public assistance, food stamps, and Medicaid problems. SBLS staff members meet with clients each week at the organizations listed below. To find out how to get help, contact the following organizations by clicking here:

  • Center for Family Life
  • Good Shepherd Services
  • Fifth Avenue Committee

Please check our zip code and income eligibility guidelines to see if you can receive help from South Brooklyn Legal Services.

This unit is part of the Benefits and Employment Law Unit.

Unit Staff