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| Advocates for Children's Services |
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MISSION
The mission of Advocates for Children's Services (ACS) is to advocate for the idea that at-risk and/or court-involved children are rights-bearing citizens, who are entitled to safe, permanent homes and should receive the medical and educational services currently promised by law.
The ACS project focuses specifically on providing free legal representation for children who are in need of medical, psychiatric, special education and foster care/adoption services to which they are entitled under state and federal law. [Click here to review "Three Big Federal Promises to Children".] ACS is dedicated to correcting the serious misconception that children are not independent, rights-bearing citizens, entitled by existing law to express their opinions in matters. [Click here to review "Expressed Interest of the Child".]
PRIORITIES
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Help at-risk children and children involved in the juvenile justice system secure services under the "Three Big Federal Promises to Children"
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Support the implementation of Leandro decision to ensure every child in NC gets sound, basic education.
Please note that Legal Aid of NC (LANC) does not provide legal assistance via E-mail. Rather, please telephone or come to the LANC office to request assistance.
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| How to Get Help |
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 Contact this group by visiting its office at
Durham Office, ACS:
201 West Main Street, Suite 400 (27701)
PO Box 2101
Durham, NC 27702
Winston-Salem Office, ACS:
102 West 3rd Street, Suite 305
PO Box 20188
Winston-Salem, NC 27107 |
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| | Monday: | | 9 AM to 5 PM |
| | Tuesday: | | 9 AM to 5 PM |
| | Wednesday: | | 9 AM to 5 PM |
| | Thursday: | | 9 AM to 5 PM |
| | Friday: | | 9 AM to 5 PM |
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Directions:
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Please bring school and medical records, as well as juvenile court records, if applicable.
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| Who We Serve |
| See below for an explanation of restrictions on who we can serve. |
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| Area(s) Served:
All State
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Interpreters can be provided for: Have not found a need for one yet.
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Wheelchair Accessible Y
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Access for the deaf: We have telephone access for deaf people.
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Your family's income should be at or below 187.5% of the poverty level.
(Get more information about income guidelines.)
Other criteria may include asset limitations.
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Other Requirements: For help, you must be:
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You must be a U.S. citizen or legal immigrant.
This program does not serve prisoners
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| Type of Help |
| This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources: |
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Full Legal Representation
Brief Advice
Self-Help Materials
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(Get more information about
types of services.)
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General contact information:
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