New York State Contract Reporter #2134548

Contract Extension for Free Legal Services to Immigrants in New York State

This opportunity involves a contract extension by the New York State Department of State's Office for New Americans to provide free legal services to immigrants and their families across New York State. - Government Buyer: - New York State Department of State, Office for New Americans, Bureau of Fiscal Management - Vendors: - Neighbors Link - Central American Refugee Center (CARECEN) - Services Requested: - Provision of free legal services for immigrants and families - Representation for asylum seekers - Assistance for immigrants at risk of detention and deportation - Handling of complex immigration cases - Development of legal and Know Your Rights resources - Coordination and training of other legal service providers - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Services must be provided statewide, including Hudson Valley and Long Island - Contract is a sole source extension (no competition) - Focus on high-need immigrant populations and legal resource development - Period of Performance: - Nine-month contract extension - Place of Performance: - Statewide across New York, with emphasis on Hudson Valley and Long Island

Description

The New York State Department of State, through the Office for New Americans, is extending its New York Legal Response contracts with Neighbors Link and Central American Refugee Center (CARECEN). This grant provides free legal services to immigrants and their families in New York State. The providers assist immigrants at risk of detention and deportation, represent asylum seekers, address complex immigration cases, develop legal and Know Your Rights resources, and coordinate and train other legal providers.

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