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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.

Children's Health Resource Guide

A directory for families, school nurses, and community health workers in the Midlands.

Updates

Compiled annually with input from partner agencies. Listings are reviewed each year for accuracy.

Distributed by

Compiled by rsrchsolutions with the Midlands Public Health Cooperative. Reviewed annually — Edition 2026.