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VETERINARY ASSISTANCE We know that our animals are very important in our lives, and sometimes there are emergencies that take us by surprise! ​ For these emergencies, know that there are several non-profit (NGO) agencies that help with veterinary expenses. However, you have to contact each one and know the requirement to apply. There are some that only require an email where you explain what you are going through with your pet, and information from the veterinarian who will assist you. Others need a copy of the diagnosis, others need you to get some assistance from the government like health insurance or food benefits. You can apply for help at several agencies, and the amount they give goes straight to the clinic that is taking care of your animal. In an emergency, when you can't even make those calls before signing the papers assuming the expenses, you have the option of applying for theScratch Pay orCare Credit . Both can be used social or ITN number to apply. Be aware that Scratch pay is stricter with credit requirements. Care credit not so much. The care credit is a card that, in addition to being able to be used for your pet's care, can also be used for dentists and plastic surgeries for you. ​ Remember that if you are not approved for any card or payment method, you will have to pay a deposit in cash. In the meantime that your pet is being attended to, you can start calling and applying to these agencies and explaining the urgency of the situation. Many approve right away and get in touch with the clinic saying the amount that will contribute to the consultation. ​ It's important to know that if you think your pet ate something it shouldn't have, like poison. You can call poison control and pay $75 for a phone consultation. In this consultation, they ask everything about the product/poison that your pet ingested, and give you an answer about the risk. Sometimes the poison and the amount ingested is not toxic enough to have to take it to a veterinarian and right there it saves you from an extra expense. ​ ​ Here is a list of agencies that help financially: ​ Merwin Memorial Free Clinic for Animals, Inc. Merwin Memorial Free Clinic website Phone: 617-782-5420 542 Cambridge St. Allston, MA 02134 Merwin Memorial Free Clinic offers free office visits and outpatient veterinary services, including physical exams, vaccinations, nail clipping and free medication for sick animals. MSPCA Angell angelladmittingoffice@mspca.org Angell Animal Medical Center and Angell West can provide assistance for recently hospitalized, or soon to be hospitalized animals that meet prognostic requirements, and families that meet the organization's predetermined income guidelines. Sampson Fund for Veterinary Care Sampson Fund website 508-240-7387 Service area: Cape Cod and the Islands The Sampson Fund helps pay for medical care for severely ill or injured dogs and cats and dogs when their owners cannot afford the cost of treatment. Tufts at Tech Community Veterinary Clinic Tufts at Tech website Phone: 508-751-7670 Tufts Veterinary School, in conjunction with the Worcester Technical High School (WTHS) veterinary care program, runs a low-cost primary care clinic at WTHS on Skyline Drive in Worcester, MA. Clinical services include vaccinations, check-ups, stable urgent care, simple surgeries, diagnostics and dentistry, all at low cost. The clinic serves pet owners in the Greater Worcester area who cannot afford veterinary care. To qualify, you must have an ID card from the WIC, SNAP, the Worcester Housing Authority or other qualified Housing Authority, or a WTHS student ID, and photo ID. See Tufts at Tech Financial Policies for more information. Wellness Waggin' Wellness Waggin' website Phone: 857-350-8720 Appointments The Animal Rescue League of Boston has partnered with Action for Boston Community Development to provide low-cost pet welfare care for residents of Dorchester, Roxbury and Mattapan. A wellness package is offered which includes physical vaccinations, vaccinations against wildebeests, flea treatment and a microchip. Consultations are free. MSPCA – Angell at Nashoba Angell at Nashoba website The clinic offers services such as discounted neutering, vaccinations and basic veterinary care. The clinic has no restrictions on where people live. Monty Tech Veterinary Clinic Monty Tech Veterinary Clinic website Phone: 978-516-0888 218 State Rd. And Westminster, MA 01473 Monty Tech Veterinary Clinic provides veterinary services for dogs and cats from resource-limited families within the Monty Tech district (Ashburnham, Ashby, Athol, Barre, Fitchburg, Gardner, Harvard, Holden, Hubbardston, Lunenburg, Petersham, Phillipston, Princeton, Royalston, Sterling, Templeton, Westminster and Winchendon). The clinic offers subsidized veterinary care ranging from routine preventive consultations and affordable medications and vaccines to diagnostic and dental services. To qualify, a pet owner must: (1) Present a valid EBT card, issued by the Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance, and a corresponding valid ID (2) Reside in one of the cities listed above._cc781905-5cde-3194- bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ Luke & Lily Lerner Spay/Neuter Clinic Luke & Lily Lerner Spay/Neuter Clinic website Phone: 508-887-4326 200 Westboro Rd. North Grafton, MA 01536 The Luke and Lily Lerner Spay/Neuter Clinic (LSNC) provides students at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University with surgical training opportunities while serving pets in need. For low-income pet owners in the surrounding community, the clinic offers a free neuter clinic. Availability is limited and requirements must be met for a pet to be eligible. ​ Lilly Fund Grant Lilly's Fund website Offers payments of $250 for pit bull related needs. ​ Henry & Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals Henry & Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals website Phone: 508-839-5395 55 Willard St. N. Grafton, MA 01536 Henry and Lois Foster Small Animal Hospital is part of Tufts Cummings Veterinary Medical Center. The hospital offers 24-hour pet care 365 days a year and offers consultation, referral and emergency veterinary services for the care of dogs, cats and exotic animals. The hospital has no restrictions on where people live. PROGRAMS THAT SERVE THE WHOLE COUNTRY The Pet Fund provides financial assistance to pet owners who cannot afford the expensive surgery or medical treatment their pets need. Helps cover medical costs in addition to the usual expenses for vaccinations, vaccinations and neutering surgeries, feeding and routine veterinary care. www.thepetfund.com Red Rover helps pet owners care for their animals in life-threatening situations. www.redrover.org/redrover-relief-grants and domestic violence: www.redrover.org/redrover-relief-domestic-violence-resources Brown Dog Foundation offers pet owners in temporary financial crisis an alternative when their pet faces a treatable but life-threatening condition or illness. www.browndogfoundation.org Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance provides financial assistance to cat owners who cannot afford veterinary services to save their companions when life-threatening illness or injury strikes. www.fveap.org Canine Cancer Awareness. Helps dog owners pay for veterinary care for dogs with cancer. www.caninecancerawareness.org The Mosby Foundation helps injured, abused and neglected dogs through financial support and public education. www.themosbyfoundation.org Magic Bullet Fund provides financial assistance for canine cancer treatment when the family is financially unable to provide treatment. www.themagicbulletfund.org God's Creatures Ministry Veterinarian Charity Fund spreads God's compassion to all animals God made according to scripture. Help with up to $50.00 towards vet bills. www.all-creatures.org Frankie's Friends provides financial assistance grants for family pets in need of emergency or specialty veterinary care whose caregivers cannot afford the full cost of care. https://www.frankiesfriends.org The Binky Foundation www.binkyfoundation.org The Onyx & Breezy Foundation www.onyxandbreezy.org Paws 4 A Cure www.paws4acure.org Pets of the Homeless provide pet food and veterinary assistance to homeless people. www.petsofthehomeless.org Rose's Fund www.rosesfund.org Harley's Hope Foundation http://www.harleys-hopefoundation.org ​ ​

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HOW TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD AT THE DAYCARE Head Start is a free child development program for preschool children aged 3 to 5 years. This program and funded by the federal government and provides comprehensive education, health, nutrition and social services for eligible families. Head Start provides children with meals, oral health support, and health checkups. Application Process: An appointment must be made at Head Start. Where documentation of income, health issues, developmental and social concerns, family history, etc. Call (508) 675-2151 to schedule an appointment between Mon-Fri 7:30 am – 4:00 pm. ​ Eligibility: Children ages 3-5 years from families who meet income requirements. ​ Class time options: Mon – Fri during September- June 8:30am. at 1pm. Or full day – 7am. at 5pm Mon – Fri (Paid option) ​ Documentation Required to Apply: Proof of income. ​ Selection Criteria: Age and income are considered first. place; space availability is also a factor. At least 10% of those enrolled must be children with disabilities and up to 10% can come from families that are above income guidelines. children of Homeless families receiving public assistance such as TANF, WIC or SSI and children from foster families are eligible. ​ Serving: Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport, Freetown, Dighton, Rehoboth, Seekonk, Berkley and Lakeville. ​ To read more information in Portuguese, go here ​ To visit the Head Start page go here ​ ​ ​

Health emergency What to do if your child has a health emergency? If it is not an emergency in which you must call the rescue, the most recommended thing is that you go to the emergency of the hospital closest to you. If your child does not have health insurance, he will be taken care of. regardless of whether you are able to pay for the consultation. ​ If it's an emergency you have to call rescue, call 911. If you don't speak English, just pass your interest and say "ambulance" They will understand and send one immediately. Always the police who arrive first. They are only there to help with whatever is needed. In this case, you will receive a bill in the mail to pay the ransom. You can call and make a monthly payment plan if you cannot pay the full amount. If you need an interpreter, ask one as soon as you get to the hospital. Most hospitals have interpreters, if for some reason they don't have that day, they can help you through the Language Line which is a translation system. Once you arrive, the receptionist will ask you for some information. Soon after, the nurse will see you and do the basic exam and ask what reason you are there. Soon after, you will be put in a room where you will be attended to. When you are waiting to be seen, a person with a computer will come to the room to confirm your information. If it's the first time you're going to that hospital, you'll get personal information like health insurance, sometimes they also take a picture of the patient to have in the system. At this point, if you don't have health insurance, that person will explain how you can get one. The bill for that consultation will be sent to your address. If you apply and are approved for government insurance for your child, they go back a few months and cover any visits. If the case is not approved, you can make a monthly payment plan. You may also receive a discount on your account if you qualify for hospital help. Hospitals have financial assistance funds that can help you with the bill. Another emergency care alternative is to take your child to a local health clinic. The wait is usually not as long as in a hospital, but the payment method is different. You have to pay for the consultation before being seen, which is not that high. Or if you have insurance just give the information. It is important to know that all health professionals are required to report child or elderly abuse to the appropriate body. For information on how to apply for health insurance, go to ​

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SNAP - Help with food SNAP is a program that provides monthly help with food purchases. To be approved, you must have a low income and: -Someone has social in the family -Children who have the social, even if the parents do not have one or -Victims of crime who are in the process of legalization In addition to the information above, here is more detail. To sign up and just enter thissite and fill in the required information. After you submit the application, you will be contacted by a representative who speaks your language for a short questionnaire. It is important that you ask what number they will give you in case the main applicant does not have social security. With this number you will be able to check your account in the application. This application is called DTA connect, and there you put the social number, or the number that is provided in the social place, and the year of birth to access your DTA account. In this application, you can check the amount on your card, send documentation, and have access to your data. ​ If you prefer to go to an agency that can help you personally, contacthere to access the list of locations that help with the application of SNAP.

TOPIC OF CHOICE HAVE YOU HEARD OF 211? This is an online portal that gives you information on several essential topics...here is a picture of their page and the translation just below each topic that you can search for. Just enter HERE to access the site. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ On the top left side where it says "Fall River, MA" you can enter the city where you live, and then click on one of these topics: ​ in the first row Addiction and Recovery - Addiction and Recovery Adolescent & Youth Services - Services for teenagers and young people Education - Education Elder Care - Elderly care Fitness - Gymnastics Food - Food Goods - Items Help Escape Violence - Help Escape Violence Housing - Housing Income/Financial Assistance - Income/Financial Assistance Legal Aid - Legal help LGBTQ - LGBTQ ​ in the second row Medical Care & Insurance - Medical Care & Insurance Mental Health - Mental health Nutrition - Nutrition Parenting - Childcare Sexual Health & Testing - Sexual Health & Testing Special Needs - Special Needs Transportation - Transport Utilities - Utilities Work - Work ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

services Our mission is to empower individuals by providing culturally competent services, facilitating access to essential information and resources across a variety of life domains, while promoting independence and self-sufficiency. ​ At Source Hub, we understand the importance of cultural competency in our services. We recognize that each individual we serve comes from a rich and diverse cultural heritage, and we are dedicated to ensuring that our interactions are respectful, welcoming and sensitive to these unique cultural experiences. Our commitment to cultural competency is embedded in everything we do, allowing us to provide truly meaningful and accessible services. Application for Citizenship and DACA Renewal Citizenship The Citizenship Clinic is a vital community initiative that provides comprehensive assistance and resources for legal permanent residents seeking U.S. citizenship. This program provides legal guidance, document preparation, interview practice, and support for the naturalization process, ensuring that eligible residents have the opportunity to become U.S. citizens. By removing barriers to citizenship and promoting civic engagement, this clinic empowers individuals to fully participate in American society by embracing the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. We offer this program in partnership with the MIRA Coalition. You can apply for your citizenship if you had your green card for 5 years, or if married to an American citizens you only need 3 years. Keep in mind that if you receive any public benefit, your process can be sent with a fee waver to immigration. Calendar: 2024 January 19 at 10am. For any questions, or to register for the next clinic, contact MIRA at 617-350-5480 extension 200 or send an email to citizenship@miracoalition.org DACA Renewal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) renewals, refer to the process by which individuals who previously received DACA status can apply to extend their deportation protections and work authorization, allowing them to live and work in the United States without fear of deportation. We offer this service in partnership with the MIRA Coalition. Calendar: 2024 January 19 at 10am. For any questions, or to register with next clinic, contact MIRA at 617-350-5480 extension 200 or send an email to citizenship@miracoalition.org For more information about our services contact us: 508-558-1044

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How to use a check 1. Date: Fill in the date in the blank line in the upper right corner of the check. The month/day/year format is standard for the United States. This is extremely important as it lets the bank know when you wrote the check, and shows you if the check is postmarked, which means it must be cashed or past the date on the check. 2. The recipient's name: Write the recipient's name on the blank line after the phrase "Pay to Order From". This could be an individual, an organization or a business — whoever the check is. For an individual, be sure to include their first and last name, and for an organization or company, use their full name. 3. Quantity (numerical form): In the box to the right of the recipient's name, fill in the amount in dollars and cents using numbers. Be sure to write the amount as close to the left side of the check as possible to avoid someone writing a new amount. 4. Quantity (expanded word form): The dollar amount must also be written as an expanded word on the blank line below the recipient's name. Cents, however, should be written in fraction form and written small to ensure that the entire amount can be written down, as this is the amount legally recognized on the check you write. 5. Subscription: Sign your name on the line at the bottom right of the check. Your signature is required — the recipient will not be able to cash the check without it. 6. Memo (optional): At the bottom left is a line where you can, if you choose, write down what the check is, or write in your account number for, say, the utility company you're paying with that check. It can also indicate that the recipient should apply the money to what you owe and not to some other item. For example, if you are using the check to pay something at your child's school, you can write their name on the memo line. A. Routing number: The first sequence of numbers represents your financial institution's routing transit number. This code identifies your bank, allowing the check to be routed to the right place for processing. ​ B. Account number: The second string of numbers is your unique account number. It was assigned by the bank when you opened the checking account. C.Check number: The last sequence of numbers is the verification number. It is also highlighted at the top of the check, below the date. It helps you to track the payment later if needed. Special Considerations: When you cash a check made to you, it needs to be endorsed, which means you sign the back of the check on the appropriate line and add the date. Most banks provide a few blank lines and a mark to indicate where to sign the check. You must sign in the right place, or the check could be voided. ​ You can deposit a check after you have endorsed it, at a cashier window or an ATM at a branch of your bank. You can also deposit electronically by taking a photo of the front and back of an endorsed check and using your bank's deposit app. THE B Ç