Federal food assistance programs like SNAP and WIC were expanded and strengthened during the pandemic for many qualifying families and amounts increased. The Biden Administration and the Department of Agriculture are discussing plans to extend these benefits and more beyond the pandemic and the recession that occurred as…

Under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the Child Tax Credit (CTC) is getting a boost, giving some much-needed assistance to millions of families. The credit is being increased from $2,000 to $3,000 for children over 6, and to $3,600 for children under 6. The Internal Revenue…

At least 36 Latin Americans are among the missing after the Champlain Towers in Surfside, Fla., collapsed early June 24. Families from Paraguay, Colombia, Venezuela, Uruguay, Chile, Puerto Rico and Argentina are hanging onto hope as search and rescue efforts are underway. And many local organizations are doing…

As DACA marked its ninth anniversary on June 15, Pulso put together a timeline outlining the turbulent history of the program. 2001 to 2010 — Multiple versions of the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act (DREAM) Act go before Congress and fail. The DREAM Act would…

Looking for help with your utility costs? Did you know there’s funding to help low-income families with their home energy bills, emergencies and weatherproofing services? Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federal program that provides grants to state agencies for low-income households, improving energy efficiency…

Letters from the Internal Revenue Service have been sent out to over 36 million Americans who may be eligible to receive advance payments of their 2021 Child Tax Credit. As part of a tax provision in the American Rescue Plan, payments will begin hitting bank accounts on July…

At least 1,059 Latinos have been fatally shot by police since 2015. Factor in deaths while in police custody, and the number of Latinos killed at the hands of police more than doubles to 2,139. Latinos in the U.S. have endured a long history of racial discrimination and…

In March, President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which provides $490 million in state funding for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children — better known as the WIC Program. This means moms and families on WIC will receive a…

Millions of people living in the U.S. fell behind paying their rent and utilities amid the pandemic. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 1 in 5 renters are currently behind on rent. Even as the American economy continues with its recovery, many are still…

“Do not come.” Those were Vice President Kamala Harris’ words to Central Americans looking to seek asylum in the U.S. She made the remarks last week while on a visit to Guatemala. “If you come to our border, you will be turned back,” she said. After facing backlash…