Self Help Tools

Is the Social Security Administration Open? Yes, but there have been changes because of COVID-19.

Are you a farmworker in Maine in need of medical care or a medical consultation? Maine Mobile Health can deliver care for regular medical issues, as well as advise you on COVID-19-related illness.

I have a small claims court date coming up - what do I do?  All Small Claims Court cases in Maine have been postponed until at least May 30th, 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. That means if your Small Claims case is scheduled for any date before May 30th, 2020, you do NOT have to go to court.

Information for Farmworkers about how to protect themselves from COVID-19 - in English, Haitian Creole, and Spanish!

Podcast - Federal and State Fair Housing laws prohibit discrimination against people who are from countries, other than the U.S, when selling, renting, financing, or other housing related transactions.

This podcast focuses on rental housing and Fair Housing laws. You can listen to the podcast above, or read the full text below. This podcast is also available in:

What is a Power of Attorney? Where can I learn more about Powers of Attorney in Maine?

Introduction The Combat-Injured Veterans Tax Fairness Act of 2016 is a law that may allow many combat-injured veterans to claim a refund or credit from the IRS. This article is brief summary of who may be eligible, and how to find help and more information.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is a program for low income families with children. It provides cash benefits each month, and may also help you pay high housing costs. TANF is funded by the federal government, but each state sets up a program with rules specific to that state. This article only applies to TANF in Maine. We have put… More

Many landlords or housing providers don't know their responsibilities when it comes to renting to families with children or don't even know that families with children enjoy a protected status under housing discrimination laws and that they can't make dwellings unavailable or deny dwellings just because families have children.