Resous Imigrasyon pou Fanmi nan Miami-Dade ak Broward
A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources helps immigrant families in Miami-Dade County and Broward County get food, health coverage, and other support their household qualifies for. For immigration legal matters, staff connect you with accredited organizations that can lawfully help.
We serve families regardless of immigration status. Everything we do is free.
Protect yourself from immigration fraud. In Florida, only licensed attorneys and representatives accredited by the U.S. Department of Justice may give immigration advice or prepare immigration forms. A notario público in the United States is not a lawyer, whatever the sign outside says.
Never pay someone who is not an attorney or an accredited representative to fill out immigration paperwork. Verify a lawyer with The Florida Bar at 866-352-0707. Report fraud to Miami-Dade Consumer Protection at 786-469-2333 or consumer@miamidade.gov.
How A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources helps immigrant families
Many immigrant families in South Florida go without help they are entitled to, because they assume the whole household is ineligible or because they are afraid to ask. Often that is not true.
- Medicaid for children — citizen children qualify regardless of their parents' status, and some lawfully residing non-citizen children may qualify too
- Food assistance — our food pantry in Miami Gardens serves every family, and we can check who in your household is eligible for SNAP
- Health care access — clinics and medical care for adults and children without insurance
- School support — referrals coordinated with Miami-Dade and Broward County Public Schools
- Screening for the whole household — staff work out who is eligible for what, so nobody misses out and nobody applies for something they should not
- Connecting you to accredited immigration help — see the list below
What we do not do
Being clear about this protects your family.
A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources is not a law firm. Staff are not attorneys and are not accredited by the U.S. Department of Justice. We do not give immigration legal advice, we do not prepare or file immigration forms, and we do not represent anyone before immigration authorities. We never charge for anything.
If anyone tells you otherwise, or asks you for money to handle an immigration matter on our behalf, they do not speak for this organization. Please tell us.
What we do is connect you with organizations that can lawfully help, and take care of the other needs your family has in the meantime.
Free and low-cost immigration legal help in South Florida
These organizations provide immigration legal services through licensed attorneys or DOJ-accredited representatives. Contact them directly. A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources can help you make the call if that is easier.
| Catholic Legal Services, Archdiocese of Miami | Asylum, family petitions, DACA renewals, removal defense, citizenship workshops 305-373-1073 |
|---|---|
| Miami-Dade Office of New Americans | Free legal guidance, information sessions, and application support, including Temporary Protected Status 305-636-1010 |
| Florida Immigrant Coalition (FLIC) | Statewide hotline for legal rights questions and community clinics 1-888-600-5762 |
| Saint Thomas University Human Rights Institute | Legal aid on civil rights and immigration matters 305-441-5240 |
| CASA Miami | Legal support, education, and advocacy for immigrant families 305-463-7468 |
| International Rescue Committee, Miami | Refugees, asylum seekers, and adjustment services |
| University of Miami School of Law Immigration Clinic | Community resources and self-help guidance |
| Legal Services of Greater Miami | Housing, tenant defense, and public benefits 305-576-0080 |
| USCIS Contact Center | Case status and appointments 1-800-375-5283 |
| Refugee Health Program, Florida Dept. of Health in Miami-Dade | Free health assessments and immunizations for newly arrived families |
Contact details last checked August 2026. Phone numbers and services change — if one does not work, call us on (786) 396-3144 and we will help you find the current one.
What your children may qualify for right now
This is the part families most often miss.
- Medicaid — citizen children qualify regardless of their parents' status, and some lawfully residing non-citizen children may qualify too. See Asistans pou aplikasyon Medicaid nan Miami.
- Florida KidCare — health insurance for children under 19 who are citizens or lawfully residing, often $15 or $20 a month for the whole household. See Ede pou enskripsyon nan Florida KidCare.
- School meals and school support — available to every enrolled child regardless of status
- Food assistance — our pantry serves all families, and eligible household members may qualify for SNAP
Staff will explain exactly what each application asks for and what it does with that information, before you decide anything.
How to avoid immigration fraud
Immigration fraud is common in South Florida and it targets the families with the least to lose. Protect yourself:
- A notary is not a lawyer in the United States. In many Latin American countries a notario público is a trained legal professional. In Florida a notary has no legal authority in immigration matters at all.
- Only two kinds of people may help. A licensed attorney, or a representative accredited by the U.S. Department of Justice working for a recognized organization. Nobody else.
- Verify before you pay. Check any attorney with The Florida Bar at 866-352-0707. Ask an accredited representative to show you their accreditation.
- Never sign a blank form. Never sign anything you have not read or do not understand.
- Keep your original documents. Give copies, never originals.
- Get a receipt for anything you pay, and keep a copy of every form filed for you.
- Report fraud. Miami-Dade Consumer Protection, 786-469-2333 or consumer@miamidade.gov.
Ki kote ak ki lè nou sèvi ou
Ministrè ak Resous pou yon Lavi Nouvo nan Kris7900 NW 27th Ave, Suite 50B
Miami, FL 33147
Biwo nou an anndan Sant Komèsyal Northside, nan NW 27th Avenue ak NW 79th Street. Pakinn gratis.
Èdtan: Lendi rive Vandredi, 9:00 AM rive 5:30 PM. Fèmen Samdi ak Dimanch. Sou randevou — Rele anvan ou vini. Orè konplè ak direksyon.
Konte yo sèvi: Miami-Dade ak Broward.
Telefòn: (786) 396-3144
At a glance
| What we provide | Referral to accredited immigration providers, plus benefits screening, food, and health access for your household |
|---|---|
| What we do not provide | Immigration legal advice, form preparation, or representation. We are not a law firm. |
| Pri | Free. We never charge for anything. |
| Estati imigrasyon | Not required. We serve every family. |
| Children's Medicaid | Citizen children qualify whatever their parents' status. Some non-citizen children may qualify. We will check. |
| Konte yo sèvi | Miami-Dade ak Broward |
| Appointments | Required. Call (786) 396-3144. |
| Revize dènye fwa | Out 2026 |
Kesyon yo poze souvan
Ki kote mwen ka jwenn sèvis imigrasyon gratis nan Miami?
Èd legal gratis ak a pri redwi pou imigrasyon nan Miami-Dade disponib nan Catholic Legal Services, Archdiocese of Miami nan 305-373-1073, Biwo Nouvo Ameriken Miami-Dade la nan 305-636-1010, liy dirèk Florida Immigrant Coalition nan 1-888-600-5762, ak CASA Miami. A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources se pa yon kabinè avoka e li pa bay sèvis legal imigrasyon, men anplwaye yo ap ede w kontakte òganizasyon ki apwopriye a epi y ap ede fanmi w ak manje, kouvèti sante, ak lòt pwogram pandan y ap okipe dosye w la yon lòt kote.
Kiyès ki ka ede m ranpli fòmilè imigrasyon yo?
Nan Florid, se sèlman avoka ki gen lisans ak reprezantan ki akredite pa Depatman Lajistis Etazini ki ka ede w ranpli fòmilè imigrasyon oswa bay konsèy sou ka w. Notè, sèvis tradiksyon, ak konsiltan pa ka fè sa legalman, kèlkeswa sa yo fè piblisite. Kontakte Catholic Legal Services nan 305-373-1073 oswa Biwo Nouvo Ameriken Miami-Dade nan 305-636-1010 pou jwenn èd nan men yon founisè ki gen kalifikasyon.
Ki kote mwen ka jwenn konsèy sou imigrasyon gratis?
Konsèy legal gratis sou imigrasyon nan Miami-Dade disponib nan Catholic Legal Services, Enstiti Dwa Moun Inivèsite Saint Thomas nan 305-441-5240, ak Klinik Imigrasyon Fakilte Dwa Inivèsite Miami. Koalisyon Imigran Florid la genyen tou yon liy dirèk gratis nan 1-888-600-5762. A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources pa ka bay konsèy sou imigrasyon e li toujou ap refere w bay youn nan yo.
Èske pitit mwen yo ka jwenn Medicaid si nou pa gen estati imigrasyon?
Yes. Children who are U.S. citizens qualify for Medicaid regardless of their parents' status. Some lawfully residing non-citizen children may also qualify. Eligibility depends on the child's specific status. Many parents never apply because they assume the whole family is ineligible. A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources can screen your household for free and apply for the members who qualify.
Is it safe to ask for help if I do not have papers?
A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources serves families regardless of immigration status, and does not ask about the status of anyone who is not applying for a benefit. Staff will tell you plainly what any application does and does not involve before you decide anything. If you have concerns about how applying might affect your family, speak with an accredited immigration provider first.
How do I avoid immigration fraud in Miami?
Never pay a notary or consultant to prepare immigration forms. In Florida only licensed attorneys and DOJ-accredited representatives may do that work. Verify an attorney with The Florida Bar at 866-352-0707. Ask for the person's accreditation in writing. Never hand over original documents. Report unauthorised practice of law or notario fraud to Miami-Dade Consumer Protection at consumer@miamidade.gov or 786-469-2333.