HEALTH CONSUMER CENTER A DECADE OF HCC
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NLS' Health Consumer Center is available to help you.
See the Special Projects section for more information. |
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Eviction Defense
Foreclosures
Affordable Housing
Rent Control
Unsafe Housing/Living Conditions
Section 8 and Government-Subsidized Housing |
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/FAMILY LAW |
Restraining Orders
In domestic violence-related situations,
NLS also offers the following services:
Divorce
Paternity Actions
Child Custody/Visitation
Spousal Support
Child Abduction Issues |
IMMIGRATION LAW |
Citizenship
Special Petitions for Victims of Domestic Violence (VAWA)
Legal Residency Issues
Government Benefits for Immigrants (Public Charge)
Immigrant Rights |
EMPLOYMENT LAW |
Unpaid Wage Claims
Wage Garnishments
Unemployment Insurance
Employment Disputes |
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
Economic Development
Affordable Housing
Nonprofit Incorporation and Grant Assistance
Small Business and Worker-Owned
Cooperative Development
Neighborhood Revitalization Projects
Banking Services and Financial Skills Training |
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Retail Sales Contracts and Warranties
Loan Problems |
EDUCATION |
Parent and Student Rights related to:
Bilingual Education
Special Education
Student Discipline Issues
Adult and Vocational Schools
Student Loan Problems |
DISCRIMINATION |
NLS offers services to those facing discrimination
in housing, employment, education, and
public benefits in addition to people who have
had their civil or constitutional rights violated. |
COMMUNITY LEGAL EDUCATION |
If you want to know more about your legal rights,
NLS will provide information to individuals,
organizations, and community groups. |
PUBLIC BENEFITS |
CalWORKs (welfare)
GAIN and Adult Training Programs
General Relief
Child Care
Food Stamps
Social Security/SSI
State Disability/Unemployment Insurance
Home Health Care (IHSS) |
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