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Immigration

Houston Food Pantries Help Put Food On The Table As Immigrants Opt Out Of Food Stamps

Elizabeth Trovall

Posted on July 30, 2019 · Immigrants are disenrolling from food stamps and other public benefits across the country. That’s causing low-income families to look for other ways to feed their families.

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One In Seven Adults In Immigrant Families Opted Out Of Public Benefits In 2018

Elizabeth Trovall

Posted on May 22, 2019 · People are refusing these benefits out of fear it will impact their green card status.

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Proposed Trump Administration Rule Could Make Houston Sicker

Elizabeth Trovall

Posted on December 7, 2018 · The Department of Homeland Security says the rule ensures people who come here are self-sufficient. Local health officials are speaking out.

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Immigration

WIC Caseloads Down 20 Percent Houston Health Officials Say, Citing Immigration Fears

Elizabeth Trovall

Posted on September 7, 2018 · Zahra Koopaei attributes the drop in caseloads to fear among the immigrant community that using federal assistance could affect their immigration status or lead to deportation.

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Harris County Launches Program to Prevent Lead Poisoning in Children

HPM Digital Team

Posted on September 6, 2018 · In 2016, more than 1,000 children tested positive for elevated blood lead levels

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USDA Summer Food Program Expands To WIC Locations

Pat Hernandez

Posted on July 15, 2015 · It's part of a pilot program.

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