Government Benefits Assistance

Benefits Navigation

We help immigrants and low-income families understand and apply for government benefit programs — Medicaid, SNAP, WIC, Social Security, and more — in your language.

Important: Teranga Global Solutions provides guidance and document preparation assistance only. We are not a government agency. Eligibility for benefits depends on your specific immigration status and circumstances.

Government Benefits We Navigate

We help you understand eligibility, gather documents, and complete applications for these programs.

Medicaid / CHIP

  • Free or low-cost health coverage
  • Children's Health Insurance Program
  • Pregnancy Medicaid
  • Emergency Medicaid for undocumented
Free Guidance
Apply at Medicaid.gov

SNAP (Food Stamps)

  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
  • Monthly food benefits on EBT card
  • Alabama DHR application assistance
  • Eligibility screening
Free Guidance
Apply at Alabama DHR

WIC Program

  • Women, Infants & Children nutrition
  • Pregnant and postpartum women
  • Children under age 5
  • Formula, food, and health referrals
Free Guidance
Apply at USDA WIC

Social Security Benefits

  • SSI (Supplemental Security Income)
  • SSDI (Disability Insurance)
  • Retirement benefits
  • Survivor benefits
Free Guidance
Apply at SSA.gov

Housing Assistance

  • Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher
  • Public housing applications
  • Emergency rental assistance
  • HUD housing counseling referrals
Free Guidance
Apply at HUD.gov

Education Benefits

  • Head Start / Early Head Start
  • Free/reduced school meals
  • Adult education programs
  • FAFSA assistance (see Education page)
Free Guidance
Education & FAFSA Page

Benefits Eligibility by Immigration Status

Eligibility varies by program and immigration status. This is a general guide — contact us for your specific situation.

Immigration StatusMedicaidSNAPWICSSIHousing
U.S. Citizen✓ Yes✓ Yes✓ Yes✓ Yes✓ Yes
Green Card Holder (5+ years)✓ Yes✓ Yes✓ Yes✓ Yes✓ Yes
Green Card Holder (under 5 years)⚠ Limited✗ No✓ Yes✗ No⚠ Limited
DACA Recipient⚠ State-Dependent✗ No✓ Yes✗ No✗ No
Asylum Seeker / Refugee✓ Yes✓ Yes✓ Yes✓ Yes✓ Yes
Undocumented⚠ Emergency Only✗ No✓ Yes✗ No✗ No

This table is a general guide. Eligibility rules change frequently. Contact us for your specific situation.

Ready to Get Started?

Submit Your Benefits Navigation Request

Complete our dedicated intake form and a specialist will contact you within 1 business day — in your language, at no cost to you.

Free — no obligation
Response within 1 business day
Available in 50+ languages
100% confidential
Apply for Benefits Assistance Book Appointment Instead

Or call: 813-770-5689

Client Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

Real stories from real clients — verified reviews from immigrants we have helped across the United States.

"I did not know I qualified for Medicaid and WIC. Teranga helped me apply for both programs in French and we were approved within 2 weeks. My children now have health coverage. This service changed my family's life."

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Aissatou S. 🇨🇲 Cameroon · Benefits Navigation
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Need Help Applying for Benefits?

Our multilingual team can help you understand your eligibility and complete applications — in your language.