CLASI has helped a new mom who was in the United States on asylum to navigate a number of legal problems, most of which she didn’t even realize were legal issues. As a new mom participating in the Nurse-Family Partnership, she was receiving home visits from a nurse to check up on her health and […]
CLASI Partners with Christiana Care to Help Patients
CLASI has entered into a number of Medical-Legal Partnerships in Delaware which address the social determinants of health. Helping indigent patients with their legal issues can have a real and positive impact on patient health outcomes. Read about CLASI’s s collaboration with Christiana Care Health System.
Your Generosity Helped “Joe” – Vietnam Vet
“Joe”, a Vietnam veteran, owns his manufactured home but rents the lot in a manufactured home park. Joe’s landlord miscalculated manufactured home relocation fees, significantly overstating what Joe owed. After attempting unsuccessfully to resolve this on his own with the landlord, Joe withheld rent. The landlord then attempted to evict him and sued for possession […]
“Alexis”
“Alexis” was physically assaulted on several occasions by the violent, drug-addicted father of her disabled son. On one occasion, he threw a lamp at her head and when Alexis ran to her son’s bedroom and locked the door, he kicked in the door, injuring the boy. Alexis filed criminal charges and filed for an emergency […]
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 […]
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