Children's Law Center of Minnesota
Legal Assistance
450 Syndicate St N, Ste 340, St. Paul, MN, 55104
Distance: 1118 Miles
(651) 644-4438
info@clcmn.org
https://clcmn.org/about-us/what-we-do
Service Details
Description
Legal aid program that offers legal counseling and/or representation for low-income individuals, typically in the areas of disability law, elder law and family law
Free or low cost legal services help people who are unable to afford a lawyer get access to the court system.
Additional Information
Provides free legal advocacy for foster care youth in Minnesota.
Appointed by the court to provide legal representation to children who are either wards of the state or have been removed from their homes because they are in need of protection.
Also provides legal representation to foster children who request help.
Features
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Payment
- Free / no cost to eligible clients
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Specialization
- People with low income
Eligibility
Any child in Minnesota's foster care system who is 10 - 21 years of age
Fees
Services for foster children and "legal orphans" are provided free of charge.
Area Served
Statewide
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | (651) 644-4438 |
Last Update
12/1/2023
Other Locations
This provider does not offer this service at other locations.
Other Services or resources
This provider does not offer other services or resources at this location.
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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FP-4500Legal Representation Definition
Programs that are staffed by lawyers who appear on behalf of their clients in criminal, civil and/or administrative actions and proceedings in addition to offering legal advice and guidance.
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FT-3200General Legal Aid Definition
Programs that provide legal counseling and/or representation for low-income individuals who need assistance in routine legal matters, usually in the area of bankruptcy, housing, public benefits, family law, elder law or immigration/naturalization.
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TD-1600.3100-140Children's Rights Groups Definition
Organizations that support the passage and enforcement of laws that protect children from arbitrary treatment, abuse, neglect, exploitation and other forms of maltreatment; and which promote social measures that are designed to enhance the well-being of children.
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YB-9500Youth Definition
Individuals who are younger than age 18.
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YK-8000.2000Foster Children Definition
Children and youth who have alternative living arrangements in agency-supervised private family homes due to their own social, physical or emotional problems or those of another family member.
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YL-3300.4500Low Income Definition
Individuals or families whose annual income is between 150 and 200% of poverty level for their family size.