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Q & A — Attorney Sarah Yanez on Human Trafficking
Sarah Yanez, Community Legal Aid SoCal Immigration Attorney, answers questions about the program's work for survivors of human trafficking. Question 1: When did CLA SoCal start working on trafficking cases and [Continue Reading]
Courts Urged to Do More to Protect Workers as Virus Ravages LA County — Courthouse News Service
Kate Marr, CLA SoCal Executive Director is quoted in an article by Nathan Solis published online in Courthouse News Service. She describes our staff's experience in the courthouses. Click the [Continue Reading]
CLA SoCal’s Updated Operations & Info in Response to COVID-19
In English and Spanish January 22, 2021, Santa Ana, CA -- In response to COVID-19, Community Legal Aid SoCal has enacted procedures to protect the safety, health, and wellbeing [Continue Reading]
Securing Social Services Support for a Survivor
By Sarah Cho, Staff Attorney, Public Benefits On April 29, Michelle Hardy (fictitious name) contacted our office regarding a notice she received from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) [Continue Reading]
CLA SoCal Health Consumer Action Center – A Video Overview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SDT5amBVXs
Assisting, Supporting, and Empowering — A Short Video
In her own words, Rachelle Neshkes, Family Law Attorney, tells the story of her successful advocacy on behalf of her client -- a mother and survivor of domestic violence who [Continue Reading]
Pro Bono Expertise Shores Up Successful Outcome
"The Health Unit values and is grateful for the generous pro bono support we receive from volunteer attorneys. Their service on behalf of our clients has made a difference in [Continue Reading]
Explainer Videos
Short videos (English & Spanish) that give an overview of how CLA SoCal advocates can assist with public benefits, beneficios públicos. In English https://youtu.be/bKH411BwItY En Español https://youtu.be/ZeZd8jDYPrA
Justice Served 2020
https://youtu.be/BG3tMQJrpY0
Trouble with your Pandemic EBT card (P-EBT) showing a $0 balance? Please read!
It has been brought to our attention that P-EBT cards not used for 180 days may become dormant. When this happens, the P-EBT card is unable to be used and [Continue Reading]
Supporting Success in Foster Youth
By Abigail Resendiz-Zuñiga, CLA SoCal Case Manager As a youth in Orange County’s foster care system, Maria Elena (fictious name) took a big step towards investing in her future wellbeing [Continue Reading]
Domestic Violence, a Hidden Side Effect of the Pandemic
By Kate Marr, Executive Director There is a side effect of the pandemic that is not necessarily in plain sight, except to those who are directly affected by it. Long [Continue Reading]
