The New York Times published an article about the efficacy of Nurse Family Partnerships, one of CLASI’s Medical-Legal Partnership Program partners, in helping low-income children. CLASI has supported NFP by providing free legal services to NFP clients with unmet civil legal issues–in employment, housing, benefits, and domestic violence cases. Since our partnership began, we have […]
Legal Services Funding Cuts Flying Under the Radar
Despite the fact that a recent report found 7 out of 10 poor people experienced a civil legal problem last year and that only 20% of those legal needs were met due to lack of resources, Congress has proposed a 25% cut in funding for the Legal Services Corporation. This will result in legal services […]
Community Legal Aid Society Assists Immigrant Worker in Obtaining Health Coverage for his Family
Chandan came to the U.S. on a work visa in 2000. His wife joined him on a work visa in 2005. Together, they obtained permanent residency in 2011, having spent the last decade working very hard and raising four children. Their jobs did not provide health coverage, and they did not make enough to afford […]
Legal Services Corporation Helps Family Avoid Foreclosure
Nancy* and Trevor* were facing foreclosure on their home. Nancy was employed part-time, but Trevor had recently broken his back and was unable to work. Their three teen-age children all had part-time jobs while attending school. As a result of Trevor’s unemployment, he and Nancy were unable to make their mortgage payments. LSCD represented the […]
Delaware Volunter Legal Services Representation Enables Domestic Violence Survivor to Start a New Life
A mother of four children was physically, sexually, and mentally abused by the father of her children. DVLS represented her in Family Court, eventually helping her obtain a lifetime PFA with limited visitation. Desperate for a fresh start, Ruth wanted to move down south to live with family, but the father opposed the move. DVLS […]
