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Assisting more than 2,000 domestic violence survivors in the Tampa Bay area.
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The Dukes Twins

Of the 53,500 children adopted from foster care in 2021, roughly one-third were by relatives.

Family & Children
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Louise Robinson

There are approximately 2.7 million grandparents raising their grandchildren in the United States.

Custody & Paternity
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Julia Leon

875,000 children a year – 12 per 1,000 — are either abducted or kidnapped by a relative.

Family & Children
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Lauren Alvarez

85% of civil legal issues for veterans and their families can substantially affect their lives.

Veterans
Lauren Alvarez

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Low Income Taxpayer Clinic

Do you have a tax problem with the IRS? Help is available!

The Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) provides free help to low income individuals who have a tax issue with the IRS.

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Low Income Taxpayer Clinic

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If you live or have a case in Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas or Sarasota counties, we may be able to help.

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Call (800) 625-2257  to apply for service.
Or complete our online application  and we will call you back.
Florida Senior Legal Helpline:  (888) 895-7873
Florida Veterans Legal Helpline:  (866) 486-6161
TTY:  (800) 955-8771