Practice resources

These resources are written for legal professionals doing legal aid or pro bono work. If you do not have legal training, they may be difficult to understand. Visit resources from the main menu for legal information written and designed for the public.

Food and cash benefits (food stamps or "SNAP," TANF, general assistance) Resources
Certification and reporting requirements
This is a lawyer manual from Illinois Legal Aid Online providing information on SNAP. It covers the life cycle of SNAP from applying for SNAP benefits and who is eligible, to violations, disqualifications, and appeals.
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Date of payment
This is a lawyer manual from Illinois Legal Aid Online providing information on SNAP. It covers the life cycle of SNAP from applying for SNAP benefits and who is eligible, to violations, disqualifications, and appeals.
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Determining SNAP benefit amount
This is a lawyer manual from Illinois Legal Aid Online providing information on SNAP. It covers the life cycle of SNAP from applying for SNAP benefits and who is eligible, to violations, disqualifications, and appeals.
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General SNAP overview
This is a lawyer manual from Illinois Legal Aid Online providing information on SNAP. It covers the life cycle of SNAP from applying for SNAP benefits and who is eligible, to violations, disqualifications, and appeals.
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Helping clients with General Assistance
Information for lawyers about the General Assistance program in Chicago and the rest of Illinois.
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Helping clients with SNAP benefits
This is a lawyer manual from Illinois Legal Aid Online. It covers all aspects of SNAP.
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Helping clients with SNAP benefits
This is a lawyer manual from Illinois Legal Aid Online. It covers all aspects of SNAP.
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How to create a 'manage my case' account in Application for Benefits Eligibility (ABE)
Here is a step-by-step guide on creating a Manage My Case Account on the Application for Benefits Eligibility website
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How to link your 'manage my case' account in Application for Benefits Eligibility (ABE)
Here is a step-by-step guide to linking your Manage My Case account on the Application for Benefits Eligibility website.
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Intentional program violations (IPV)
This is a lawyer manual from Illinois Legal Aid Online providing information on SNAP. It covers the life cycle of SNAP from applying for SNAP benefits and who is eligible, to violations, disqualifications, and appeals.
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Locate a notice of decision in Application for Benefits Eligibility (ABE)
A notice of decision is the Illinois Department of Human Services’ response to your application for benefits. Follow this step-by-step guide to find your notice of decision
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SNAP Appeals
This is a lawyer manual from Illinois Legal Aid Online providing information on SNAP. It covers the life cycle of SNAP from applying for SNAP benefits and who is eligible, to violations, disqualifications, and appeals.
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SNAP Applications
This is a lawyer manual from Illinois Legal Aid Online providing information on SNAP. It covers the life cycle of SNAP from applying for SNAP benefits and who is eligible, to violations, disqualifications, and appeals.
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SNAP benefits calculator for lawyers
A program for legal aid and pro bono lawyers to estimate a household's food stamps (SNAP) benefits.
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SNAP Eligibility
This is a lawyer manual from Illinois Legal Aid Online providing information on SNAP. It covers the life cycle of SNAP from applying for SNAP benefits and who is eligible, to violations, disqualifications, and appeals.
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SNAP overpayments
This is a lawyer manual from Illinois Legal Aid Online providing information on SNAP. It covers the life cycle of SNAP from applying for SNAP benefits and who is eligible, to violations, disqualifications, and appeals.
Lawyer Manuals