MICHIGAN WELFARE

Muslim Festival, Dearborn Michigan

Michigan has the highest population of Muslims in the
Unites States. Now in Michigan when you call the Public Assistance
office you are told to “Press 1 for English. Press 2 for Spanish, or
Press 3 for Arabic”!
Every time you add a new language to an American program
it requires an additional number of persons fluent in that language to
process those persons who refuse to learn English in order to live here
at an additional cost to the taxpayer! Why are we even allowing persons
to immigrate here who cannot provide for themselves, and putting them in
our welfare system?
Press 3 for Arabic .
This is quite alarming!!! This seems to have happened
clandestinely, for, as far as I know, no public announcement, or
opportunity to vote on this was offered to the American people. They're
just adopting an official stance, and very likely using tax-payer money
for it, in various capacities, without public knowledge or approval.
The following link takes you into the State of Michigan
Public Assistance page, (as in Food Stamps etc). You won't have to
scroll far before you see the assistance-letters options for...(get
this).....English, Spanish, and ARABIC !!!
When did the ARABIC option sneak into our culture? Will
we soon have to listen to our governmental offices, stores, and other
venues offer us the option of "pressing 3 for ARABIC?"

www.michigan.gov
• MiBridges - Client Self-service Apply for State Emergency Relief (SER) energy-related services and/or the Food Assistance Program (FAP) online. You can view your case information, upcoming appointments or any proofs you must provide. For FAP, you can also report any changes on your case. For more information, please call 1-888-MiBridg (1-888-642-7434). > More • Michigan Combined Application Project (MiCAP) MiCAP is a program that lets you receive food benefits when you receive SSI. > More • Food Assistance Date Change Letter -- English • Food Assistance Date Change Letter -- Arabic • Food Assistance Date Change Letter -- Spanish • Food Assistance Program (FAP) Overview The Food Assistance Program supplements the food purchasing power of low-income individuals and families. > More • USDA and HHS Federal Nondiscrimination Statement (Declaración de No discriminación) USDA and HHS are equal opportunity providers and employers. (USDA y HHS son proveedores y empleadores de oportunidad igual.) > More • Food Stamp Hotline 1-800-481-4989 Conditions of Eligibility • FAP Eligibility Requirements Generally eligibility for FAP depends on the financial situation of all persons who live together and purchase and prepare food together. > More • Welfare Fraud and Recoupment Consequences of Fraud and Repayment of Benefits. > More • FAP Work Requirements Adult members of FAP households must follow certain work-related rules. > More Other Food Sources • Michigan's Coordinated Access to Food for the Elderly (MiCAFE) MiCAFE helps older adults (60 and older) apply for a Bridge card to pay for food so seniors can afford other essential items like medicine. > More • Child and Adult Care Food Program The Child and Adult Care Food Program provides federal funds to nonresidential child care facilities to serve nutritious meals and snacks that improve and maintain the health and nutritional status of children in care while promoting the development of good eating habits. > More • Project FRESH - Farm Market Produce Project FRESH, or the Farmers' Market Nutrition Program, is associated with the WIC program. Project FRESH is an initiative to provide fresh, nutritious, unprepared foods (such as fruits and vegetables) from farmers' markets to women, infants and children who are nutritionally at risk. > More • Food Banks The Food Bank Council of Michigan is a statewide charitable organization gathering food and funds to help stock the shelves of its member food banks. > More • Commodities for Schools and Institutions The Food Distribution Program is one of USDA's nutrition assistance programs. Schools and institutions participating in the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program and eligible institutions participating in the Nutrition Program for the Elderly may receive USDA-donated commodity meats, vegetables, fruits, grains, and dairy products. > More • Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) Program • Meals On Wheels Meals on Wheels is a private, non-profit, volunteer-based service that delivers nutritious meals to homebound persons. > More Forms • Assistance Application (DHS-1171) A packet containing an application for assistance, an information booklet and a filing form. > More • Solicitud de Asistencia - DHS-1171-SP • Change Report - DHS-2240 • Informe de Cambio - DHS-2240-SP Publications • Food Assistance Benefits in Michigan - DHS Pub-16 • Beneficios de Asistencia de Alimentos en Michigan - DHS Pub-16-SP • Food Assistance Benefits in Michigan (Arabic) - DHS Pub-16-AR • DHS Can Help with Temporary Assistance - DHS Pub-783 • How Do I Apply for Food Assistance - DHS Pub-113 • How Do I Apply for Food Assistance Benefits in Michigan - DHS Pub-113-SP • How Do I Apply for Food Assistance - DHS Pub-113-AR • Como usar Su Tarjeta Michigan Bridge - DHS Pub-322-SP • Reporting Changes on Your Assistance Case - DHS Pub-280 • Reportando Cambios - DHS Pub-280-SP • How to Use Your Michigan Bridge Card Booklet - DHS Pub-322 • Michigan Combined Application Project - DHS Pub-500 • Your Rights and Responsibilites in the Food Assistance Program - DHS Pub-521 • Expedited Food Assistance - DHS Pub-716 • Expedited Food Assistance (Servicio Rápido de Beneficios de Asistencia de Alimentos) - DHS Pub-716-SP/AR • Notice to Potential Home Heating Credit Recipients - DHS Pub-788 • Aviso A Los Recipientes Potenciales Del Credito Para La Calefacción Del Hogar - DHS Pub-788-SP • MI Bridges Food Assistance Self Service - DHS Pub-5062
{H/T David in Kansas}