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Assisting hundreds of domestic violence survivors to obtain injunctions, child custody, support, and alimony.
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Baby Jeremy

On any given day, there are nearly 443,000 children in foster care in the United States.

Children in Foster Care
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Kevin Johnson

Each year, approximately 20,000 youth will age out of the foster care system without a permanent family.

Family & Children
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Mary Oliver

Approximately 3.5 million senior homeowners in the U.S. are underwater on their loans and have no home equity.

Housing
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The Paul Family

2.7 million grandparents are raising grandchildren nationwide, and about 20% of those have incomes that fall at or below the poverty line.

Family & Children
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Low-Income FL Veterans Now Have Access to Statewide Legal Helpline

The Florida Legislature approved $500,000 in funding to staff and launch a statewide Veterans Legal Helpline Project. The Florida Department of Veterans Affairs has partnered with Bay Area Legal Services to lead the initiative, which is now underway.

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