移居美國
紐約華人宣道會歡迎你! 我們位於紐約曼哈頓華埠社區,在紐約已有五十多年歴史,見證和經歷過去的轉變,現有講英語,廣東話,或國語和西語的信眾。教會大部份的家庭都是由移民組成,經歷過作新移民的挑戰。面對即將來臨的回流和移民潮,我們希望以「過來人」身份去接待回流人士和新移民,給予到步紐約後的幫助和導引,以至他們能盡快適應新環境,融入社會。我們歡迎任何信仰背景新移居美國,(新移民、回流、工作及學生簽証…等)人士與我們聯絡。請電郵到 admin@nycac.org 或透過以下連結與我們聯絡。
Education 教育
• If you are new to New York City,
Family Welcome Center staff members are available to help you with the NYC public schools enrollment process.
• Registration Checklist(
English,
中文): things needed when you register for school.
Adult Education, Workforce Development, and Financial Empowerment 成人教育、勞動力發展和財務諮詢
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We Speak NYC provides free English language conversation classes for English language learners.
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Workforce1 is a service that prepares and connects qualified candidates to job opportunities in New York City.
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NYC Business Solutions Centers provide free services to help businesses start, operate, and expand in NYC.
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NYC Financial Empowerment Centers provide FREE one-on-one professional, financial counseling and coaching to support you in reaching your goals.
Health Services 醫療協助
• If you are an immigrant with permanent or temporary lawful status, you can sign up for private health insurance through the
NY State of Health Marketplace.
• You can get low-cost medical care, with or without insurance, through
NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H).
• You can get low-to-no-cost services for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV, at the
NYC Department of Health’s Sexual Health Clinics.
Housing 房屋
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The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) provides decent and affordable housing in a safe and secure living environment for low-and moderate-income residents throughout the five boroughs.
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NYC Housing Connect is your portal to find and apply for affordable rental and homeownership opportunities across the five boroughs of New York City.
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Homebase provides New Yorkers experiencing housing instability in the community with various homeless prevention services and aftercare services to families and individuals exiting NYC DHS shelter to permanent housing.
• The ABCs of Housing(
English,
中文) is HPD’s guide to housing rules and regulations for owners and tenants.
Child and Family Welfare 兒童和家庭福利
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EarlyLearn programs are available for infants and toddlers (ages six weeks to 2 years old).
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The
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program(SNAP) program helps families and individuals supplement the cost of their diet with nutritious foods.
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WIC gives milk, juice, formula, and other healthy foods to low-income mothers, pregnant women, and young children.
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If you need food, there are places you can go to get food for free.
Emergency food program sites are located throughout the city.
Tax Assistance 稅務援助
• Eligible New Yorkers can file their taxes for free at a City-sponsored NYC Free Tax Prep site.
Identification 身份證明
• A person of any age can get a
non-driver ID card. You must apply in a DMV office.
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IDNYC is a card for all New Yorkers, from all backgrounds, and from all five boroughs. Your immigration status does not matter.