Civil Legal Aid
Civil legal aid provides free legal assistance in non-criminal matters to individuals, families, and children. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately 37 million people - including 11 million children - live in poverty in the United States. Civil legal aid plays a critical role in building a legal system that works for everyone, including those unable to afford an attorney.
High-quality legal assistance provides access to justice in important civil matters and protects basic human rights in areas including:
- Disaster Relief
- Domestic Violence and Family Law
- Employment and Income Maintenance
- Elder Abuse
- Evictions and Foreclosure
- Healthcare Access
Civil legal aid includes:
- Direct services provided by legal aid attorneys and pro bono (volunteer) attorneys
- Self-help resources for people unable to afford an attorney
- Community legal education programs
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NAIP’s philanthropic partners understand value of civil legal aid.
“Investing to help low-income people solve their legal problems is smart, results-oriented philanthropy. For decades, all over the country, legal aid groups have been a driving force that makes change real in millions of lives. They have answers when families need housing, food, and health care. It’s their work that corrects bad policy and changes how society treats the most vulnerable.”
Natural Allies: Philanthropy and Civil Legal Aid, Public Welfare Foundation and Kresge Foundation