Health & Family
Practical guidance on the US side of health and family benefits — Medicaid, WIC, foster care, and passports for kids — mainly for families in and around NYC, sourced from the official agencies.
Health & Family
How to Apply for Medicaid in NYC
Income limits, how immigration status affects eligibility, and where to actually apply. Read the guide →
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How to Get WIC Benefits
Who qualifies, what it covers, and why immigration status was never part of the application. Read the guide →
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How to Become a Foster Parent in NYC
ACS's training, background checks, and home study, and the roughly four-month timeline. Read the guide →
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How to Get a US Passport for a Baby
Form DS-11, both parents in person, and what it actually costs. Read the guide →