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Provides legal services in order to help with the following:

-- Elder abuse, including financial exploitation.

-- Guardianship of adults to ensure health care.

-- Nursing home and home care issues.

-- Powers of attorney and other advance directives.

-- SSI and social security denials, cessations, terminations, overpayments, and garnishments.

Services

Advance Medical Directives
Elder Law
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Guardianship Assistance
Office of State Guardian: Assumes guardianship of an adult with disabilities, if appointed by the court, when alternatives to guardianship have been exhausted, the appointment of a guardian is necessary and no other qualified person is willing to serve.
Provides free legal representation to low income clients in a number of civil legal problems; criminal defense representation is not provided; they handle cases involving public benefits, housing, unemployment compensation, family, consumer, education, employment, health and other matters.
Provides free legal representation to low income clients in a number of civil legal problems; criminal defense representation is not provided; they handle cases involving public benefits, housing, unemployment compensation, family, consumer, education, employment, health and other matters.
Provides free legal representation to low income clients in a number of civil legal problems; criminal defense representation is not provided; they handle cases involving public benefits, housing, unemployment compensation, family, consumer, education, employment, health and other matters.
Provides free legal representation to low income clients in a number of civil legal problems; criminal defense representation is not provided; they handle cases involving public benefits, housing, unemployment compensation, family, consumer, education, employment, health and other matters.
Provides free legal representation to low income clients in a number of civil legal problems; criminal defense representation is not provided; they handle cases involving public benefits, housing, unemployment compensation, family, consumer, education, employment, health and other matters.
Provides free legal representation to low income clients in a number of civil legal problems; criminal defense representation is not provided; they handle cases involving public benefits, housing, unemployment compensation, family, consumer, education, employment, health and other matters.
EFSP can assist a relative caregiver who wants to obtain guardianship through probate court of a relative's child living in the home of the caregiver. This includes: - Educating and helping the caregiver negotiate the probate court system. - Assisting caregivers to obtain required documents. - Arranging for legal counsel in counties where legal counsel is necessary. EFSP caseworkers meet with the relative caregiver monthly until guardianship has been obtained or until other services have been provided. These services can include crisis intervention, applying for benefits, working with local schools for the child's enrollment, and referral to a range of needed services that the caregiver may have to help meet the basic needs of the family.
EFSP can assist a relative caregiver who wants to obtain guardianship through probate court of a relative's child living in the home of the caregiver. This includes: - Educating and helping the caregiver negotiate the probate court system. - Assisting caregivers to obtain required documents. - Arranging for legal counsel in counties where legal counsel is necessary. EFSP caseworkers meet with the relative caregiver monthly until guardianship has been obtained or until other services have been provided. These services can include crisis intervention, applying for benefits, working with local schools for the child's enrollment, and referral to a range of needed services that the caregiver may have to help meet the basic needs of the family.
Services to help survivors of domestic violence, older adults, people with disabilities, and immigrant survivors of violence and trafficking: - Orders of Protection for people experiencing domestic violence. - Divorce, custody, or child support in cases involving domestic violence or child endangerment. - Elder abuse, including financial exploitation. - Other court orders to stop abuse, harassment, or stalking. - Immigration issues faced by survivors of domestic violence and trafficking. - Guardianships of minors and adults to ensure safety and stability.

Services

Immigration/Naturalization Legal Services
Protective/Restraining Orders
Child Guardianship Assistance
EFSP can assist a relative caregiver who wants to obtain guardianship through probate court of a relative's child living in the home of the caregiver. This includes: - Educating and helping the caregiver negotiate the probate court system. - Assisting caregivers to obtain required documents. - Arranging for legal counsel in counties where legal counsel is necessary. EFSP caseworkers meet with the relative caregiver monthly until guardianship has been obtained or until other services have been provided. These services can include crisis intervention, applying for benefits, working with local schools for the child's enrollment, and referral to a range of needed services that the caregiver may have to help meet the basic needs of the family.
EFSP can assist a relative caregiver who wants to obtain guardianship through probate court of a relative's child living in the home of the caregiver. This includes: - Educating and helping the caregiver negotiate the probate court system. - Assisting caregivers to obtain required documents. - Arranging for legal counsel in counties where legal counsel is necessary. EFSP caseworkers meet with the relative caregiver monthly until guardianship has been obtained or until other services have been provided. These services can include crisis intervention, applying for benefits, working with local schools for the child's enrollment, and referral to a range of needed services that the caregiver may have to help meet the basic needs of the family.
EFSP can assist a relative caregiver who wants to obtain guardianship through probate court of a relative's child living in the home of the caregiver. This includes: - Educating and helping the caregiver negotiate the probate court system. - Assisting caregivers to obtain required documents. - Arranging for legal counsel in counties where legal counsel is necessary. EFSP caseworkers meet with the relative caregiver monthly until guardianship has been obtained or until other services have been provided. These services can include crisis intervention, applying for benefits, working with local schools for the child's enrollment, and referral to a range of needed services that the caregiver may have to help meet the basic needs of the family.
EFSP can assist a relative caregiver who wants to obtain guardianship through probate court of a relative's child living in the home of the caregiver. This includes: - Educating and helping the caregiver negotiate the probate court system. - Assisting caregivers to obtain required documents. - Arranging for legal counsel in counties where legal counsel is necessary. EFSP caseworkers meet with the relative caregiver monthly until guardianship has been obtained or until other services have been provided. These services can include crisis intervention, applying for benefits, working with local schools for the child's enrollment, and referral to a range of needed services that the caregiver may have to help meet the basic needs of the family.
EFSP can assist a relative caregiver who wants to obtain guardianship through probate court of a relative's child living in the home of the caregiver. This includes: - Educating and helping the caregiver negotiate the probate court system. - Assisting caregivers to obtain required documents. - Arranging for legal counsel in counties where legal counsel is necessary. EFSP caseworkers meet with the relative caregiver monthly until guardianship has been obtained or until other services have been provided. These services can include crisis intervention, applying for benefits, working with local schools for the child's enrollment, and referral to a range of needed services that the caregiver may have to help meet the basic needs of the family.
EFSP can assist a relative caregiver who wants to obtain guardianship through probate court of a relative's child living in the home of the caregiver. This includes: - Educating and helping the caregiver negotiate the probate court system. - Assisting caregivers to obtain required documents. - Arranging for legal counsel in counties where legal counsel is necessary. EFSP caseworkers meet with the relative caregiver monthly until guardianship has been obtained or until other services have been provided. These services can include crisis intervention, applying for benefits, working with local schools for the child's enrollment, and referral to a range of needed services that the caregiver may have to help meet the basic needs of the family.
EFSP can assist a relative caregiver who wants to obtain guardianship through probate court of a relative's child living in the home of the caregiver. This includes: - Educating and helping the caregiver negotiate the probate court system. - Assisting caregivers to obtain required documents. - Arranging for legal counsel in counties where legal counsel is necessary. EFSP caseworkers meet with the relative caregiver monthly until guardianship has been obtained or until other services have been provided. These services can include crisis intervention, applying for benefits, working with local schools for the child's enrollment, and referral to a range of needed services that the caregiver may have to help meet the basic needs of the family.
EFSP can assist a relative caregiver who wants to obtain guardianship through probate court of a relative's child living in the home of the caregiver. This includes: - Educating and helping the caregiver negotiate the probate court system. - Assisting caregivers to obtain required documents. - Arranging for legal counsel in counties where legal counsel is necessary. EFSP caseworkers meet with the relative caregiver monthly until guardianship has been obtained or until other services have been provided. These services can include crisis intervention, applying for benefits, working with local schools for the child's enrollment, and referral to a range of needed services that the caregiver may have to help meet the basic needs of the family.
EFSP can assist a relative caregiver who wants to obtain guardianship through probate court of a relative's child living in the home of the caregiver. This includes: - Educating and helping the caregiver negotiate the probate court system. - Assisting caregivers to obtain required documents. - Arranging for legal counsel in counties where legal counsel is necessary. EFSP caseworkers meet with the relative caregiver monthly until guardianship has been obtained or until other services have been provided. These services can include crisis intervention, applying for benefits, working with local schools for the child's enrollment, and referral to a range of needed services that the caregiver may have to help meet the basic needs of the family.
Adoption: Offers relative and non-relative, second parent, stepparent, adult, and DCFS foster parent adoption services. Post Adoption: Families are connected with resources meant to aid in adoption preservation. Legal Custody: Helps to provide legal custody to caregivers- whether for a child or disabled adult. Guardianship: Helps to provide legal guardianship, which allows the caregiver to make decisions for the child in their care.

Services

Adoption Services
Child Guardianship Assistance
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Provides legal services in order to help with the following: - Elder abuse, including financial exploitation - Guardianship of adults to ensure health care. - Nursing home and home care issues. - Powers of attorney and other advnace directives. - SSI and social security denials, cessations, terminations, overpayments, and garnnishments.

Services

General Legal Aid
Adult Guardianship Assistance
Advance Medical Directives
Services to help survivors of domestic violence, older adults, people with disabilities, and immigrant survivors of violence and trafficking: - Orders of Protection for people experiencing domestic violence. - Divorce, custody, or child support in cases involving domestic violence or child endangerment. - Elder abuse, including financial exploitation. - Other court orders to stop abuse, harassment, or stalking. - Immigration issues faced by survivors of domestic violence and trafficking. - Guardianships of minors and adults to ensure safety and stability.

Services

Immigration/Naturalization Legal Services
Protective/Restraining Orders
Child Guardianship Assistance
EFSP can assist a relative caregiver who wants to obtain guardianship through probate court of a relative's child living in the home of the caregiver. This includes: - Educating and helping the caregiver negotiate the probate court system. - Assisting caregivers to obtain required documents. - Arranging for legal counsel in counties where legal counsel is necessary. EFSP caseworkers meet with the relative caregiver monthly until guardianship has been obtained or until other services have been provided. These services can include crisis intervention, applying for benefits, working with local schools for the child's enrollment, and referral to a range of needed services that the caregiver may have to help meet the basic needs of the family.
Services to help survivors of domestic violence, older adults, people with disabilities, and immigrant survivors of violence and trafficking: - Orders of Protection for people experiencing domestic violence. - Divorce, custody, or child support in cases involving domestic violence or child endangerment. - Elder abuse, including financial exploitation. - Other court orders to stop abuse, harassment, or stalking. - Immigration issues faced by survivors of domestic violence and trafficking. - Guardianships of minors and adults to ensure safety and stability.

Services

Immigration/Naturalization Legal Services
Protective/Restraining Orders
Child Guardianship Assistance