Name: Public Benefits for Non-Public Benefits Advocates
Start: 2025-08-28T13:15:00-0700
End: 2025-08-28T14:15:00-0700

Welcome to EJU2025: Moving Forward Together

Thursday August 28, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT

Broadlands A

General information and issue spotting for state and federal public benefits programs that non-benefits case handlers can use to identify possible issues and unify their practices with benefits work to wholistically assist the client.

Learning Objectives:

Have a better understanding of public benefits programs available in TN.
Issue spot possible financial and other eligibility issues for CLs
Be able to screen CLs for issues with their benefits and know when to refer to the benefits unit

Speakers

Cole Adams

West Tennessee Legal Services

Cole Adams (he/him) is a Staff Attorney in the Public Benefits Unit in the Memphis Office of West Tennessee Legal Services. In his practice, he represents and advises clients on Social Security, Medicaid, SNAP, Families First, and Unemployment Compensation issues. Previously, Cole... Read More →

Thursday August 28, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Broadlands A

Non-Attorney Professional

Equal Justice University 2025

Cole Adams

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