211 local assistance
Find food pantries, rent help, shelters, utility assistance, health care, transportation, and local nonprofit programs.
- Best first call when you do not know where to start
- Available in many states by phone, text, or web
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Ayiti Resource Hub connects Haitian immigrants and families in the U.S. to food, housing, immigration guidance, healthcare, work, education, and community support while building visibility around the needs of our diaspora.
Important update
English People in the legal category called Cuban/Haitian entrants remain eligible for Medicaid/CHIP and are still exempt from the five-year waiting period. If your state sends a letter asking for immigration documents, do not ignore it. Respond by the deadline and ask a trusted navigator or legal aid group for help.
Kreyol Moun ki nan kategori legal yo rele Cuban/Haitian entrants toujou ka kalifye pou Medicaid/CHIP epi yo toujou pa bezwen tann senk ane. Si leta voye yon lèt pou mande dokiman imigrasyon, pa inyore li. Reponn avan dat limit la epi mande yon moun ou fè konfyans, yon navigator, oswa legal aid ede ou.
Filter by need, cost, or keyword. These are national entry points and trusted directories that can lead you to local help across the U.S.
Find food pantries, rent help, shelters, utility assistance, health care, transportation, and local nonprofit programs.
Search for shelters, housing support, food, clothing, and health clinics by location.
Use government and community resources to find food banks, emergency meals, and local food programs.
SNAP helps eligible households buy groceries. Rules for non-citizens can be specific, so check your state and official eligibility page.
WIC supports eligible pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding people, infants, and children up to age 5.
Use USCIS for official immigration forms, case status, TPS updates, work authorization information, and citizenship resources.
Look for accredited nonprofit legal services before paying a private attorney. Ask whether they handle Haitian TPS, asylum, family petitions, or work permits.
Federally supported health centers may offer primary care, dental, prenatal, behavioral health, and pharmacy services based on income.
English: New federal rules changed which immigrant categories can receive full Medicaid or CHIP. Cuban/Haitian entrants remain eligible and are exempt from the five-year waiting period. Many green-card holders may remain eligible, but some still need to meet waiting-period rules unless an exception applies.
Kreyol: Nouvo règ federal yo chanje ki kategori imigrasyon ki ka jwenn Medicaid oswa CHIP konplè. Cuban/Haitian entrants toujou ka kalifye epi yo pa bezwen tann senk ane. Anpil moun ki gen green card ka toujou kalifye, men gen moun ki ka bezwen respekte règ tann yo sof si yo gen yon eksepsyon.
Local workforce centers can help with job searches, resumes, training, unemployment support, and career services.
Public libraries, community colleges, adult education offices, and nonprofits often offer ESL, GED, digital skills, and citizenship classes.
Haitian churches, cultural centers, student groups, and local nonprofits can help with translation, referrals, clothing drives, food, and trusted word-of-mouth.
For complicated cases, a licensed immigration attorney may be worth paying for. Verify the license, ask for a written agreement, and keep copies of everything.
Find local help
Most assistance is local. Choose a state with a large Haitian community for quick starting points, or use the national tools if your state is not listed yet.
A simple order to follow when everything feels urgent.
Food today, rent this month, legal deadline, clinic appointment, job search, or school enrollment.
Call 211, search by ZIP code, and ask city, county, church, or nonprofit offices what documents they need.
Keep photos and copies of passports, notices, leases, paystubs, school papers, and receipts.
For paid help, request written fees, names, deadlines, and what service is included before paying.
For urgent danger, call 911. For local food, rent, utilities, shelter, and health referrals, call 211.
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