Acknowledging and Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
Pine Tree Legal Assistance acknowledges and celebrates each November as Native American Heritage Month. The work of our Indigenous Peoples Unit is important to our work promoting fairness and justice for all. We are committed to finding a better path forward to support In
Maine Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) FAQ
Notice: The Maine HAF Program is winding down. Complete applications received after January 10, 5 PM will be put on a waitlist.
Student Loan Project
Welcome to PTLA’s Student Loan Project!
We provide free legal services to student loan borrowers.
We help people with:
How to: Change Your Name and Gender Marker in Maine
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COVID-19 Federal Stimulus Checks FAQ
Published and up-to-date as of July 2022.
COVID-19 Stimulus Checks & Public Benefits Eligibility in Maine
Posted and up-to-date on 4/29/2020
Introduction
Many people who will get a stimulus check under the CARES Act may also receive public benefits. You may be worried about whether getting a stimulus check will change your eligibility for public benefits.
Maine Public Benefits & COVID-19 FAQ
Posted and up-to-date on 12/15/2020
I need MaineCare, TANF, and/or SNAP (food stamps), where do I go to apply?
These services are run through the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
Student Loans & COVID-19 FAQ
Posted and up-to-date on 9/20/2023
Social Security and COVID-19 FAQ
Up-to-date as of 12/15/2020
Is the Social Security Administration Open?
Yes, but there have been changes because of COVID-19.
NC-001 Petition for Change of Name (Child)
The Maine Probate court form for a name change for a child. Formerly CN-2, it is now called NC-001.