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42 Spanish Phrases for Applying for Social Assistance

42 Spanish phrases for social assistance: explaining income and family needs, preparing documents, requesting urgent help, and following up on your case.

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Eligibility and first request
Income and documents
Family and housing needs
Health and urgent help
Forms and case worker
Decision and follow-up

Eligibility and first request

01
Quisiera solicitar asistencia social.

I would like to apply for social assistance.
02
¿Cumplo los requisitos?

Do I meet the requirements?
03
Estoy sin trabajo actualmente.

I am currently unemployed.
04
Tengo ingresos muy bajos.

I have very low income.
05
Necesito orientación sobre ayudas.

I need guidance about assistance.
06
¿Qué programas hay disponibles?

What programs are available?
07
¿Puedo pedir ayuda hoy?

Can I ask for help today?

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Income and documents

08
Traje mis nóminas recientes.

I brought my recent pay stubs.
09
No tengo ingresos ahora.

I have no income now.
10
Puedo firmar una declaración.

I can sign a statement.
11
Aquí está mi contrato.

Here is my contract.
12
Necesito ayuda para reunir documentos.

I need help gathering documents.
13
¿Falta algún comprobante?

Is any proof missing?
14
¿Sirve este extracto bancario?

Does this bank statement work?

Family and housing needs

15
Vivo con mis dos hijos.

I live with my two children.
16
Soy responsable de mi familia.

I am responsible for my family.
17
Pago alquiler todos los meses.

I pay rent every month.
18
No puedo cubrir el alquiler.

I cannot cover the rent.
19
Necesito ayuda con vivienda.

I need help with housing.
20
Nos pueden cortar la luz.

Our electricity may be cut off.
21
Busco alojamiento temporal.

I am looking for temporary housing.

Health and urgent help

22
Tengo una emergencia familiar.

I have a family emergency.
23
Necesito ayuda para medicamentos.

I need help with medicine.
24
Mi hijo necesita atención médica.

My child needs medical care.
25
No puedo pagar esta receta.

I cannot pay for this prescription.
26
¿Hay ayuda para comida?

Is there help for food?
27
Necesito apoyo esta semana.

I need support this week.
28
¿Existe ayuda urgente?

Is urgent help available?

Forms and case worker

29
Necesito una cita con trabajador social.

I need an appointment with a social worker.
30
¿Puedo entregar la solicitud aquí?

Can I submit the application here?
31
No entiendo este formulario.

I do not understand this form.
32
¿Dónde firmo la solicitud?

Where do I sign the application?
33
¿Puede revisar mis datos?

Can you review my details?
34
Quiero hablar con mi gestor.

I want to speak with my case worker.
35
Necesito intérprete, por favor.

I need an interpreter, please.

Decision and follow-up

36
¿Cuándo recibiré la respuesta?

When will I receive the answer?
37
¿Me avisarán por carta?

Will they notify me by letter?
38
Quiero saber el estado.

I want to know the status.
39
Mi solicitud fue rechazada.

My application was rejected.
40
¿Puedo presentar un recurso?

Can I file an appeal?
41
Traje documentos nuevos.

I brought new documents.
42
Gracias por explicármelo.

Thank you for explaining it to me.

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