LegalRichland County
First Step Legal Aid for Families
Provide free civil legal representation to low-income families with children, with a focus on housing and education stability.
Programs offered
- Eviction defense
- Special education advocacy (IEP / 504)
- Domestic violence protective orders
- Public benefits appeals
What sets this agency apart
- Same-day phone intake
- School-based clinic days at partner schools
Populations served
Families with at least one child under 18 whose household income is under 200% of the federal poverty line.
Eligibility
Income-qualified residents of the Midlands region.