Client Success Stories

Resources & Publications

LSC Awards Grant in Wyoming

LSC has awarded a grant to a nonprofit legal services provider in Wyoming to ensure the delivery of civil legal assistance to low-income individuals and families across the state.

LSC Annual Report Highlights
Critical Services to Clients

LSCAnnualReportCover The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) has released its 2008 Annual Report, highlighting efforts by the nation's single largest funder of civil legal assistance to promote equal access to justice and to ensure the provision of high-quality legal aid to low-income Americans.

Senate Confirms Laurie Mikva
to LSC Board of Directors

Laurie I. Mikva, who served for nearly 30 years as a civil legal aid attorney and a public defender in Illinois and Maryland, was confirmed by the Senate on June 19 to become a member of the Board of Directors for the Legal Services Corporation.

Senate Bill Would Provide $400 Million in Funding to LSC

The Senate Appropriations Committee on June 25 approved $400 million in Fiscal Year 2010 funding for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), an increase of $10 million.

House Approves $440 Million for LSC

The House approved a Fiscal 2010 appropriations bill today that would provide the Legal Services Corporation with $440 million in funding, an increase of $50 million.

LSC's Funding for Technology Expands Access to Legal Aid

The success of one-stop legal information Internet portals underscores the importance of federal funding in the delivery of legal services.

Legal Aid Program Teams Up
with California's "WE Connect"

The Legal Aid Society of Orange County will open California's first WE Connect Neighborhood Center on April 15, combining civil legal assistance with expanded information about social services and job opportunities.

Dedicated Attorney Helps Free Mother from Abuse

Susan Griskonis from the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York helped a mother fight back against an abusive husband.

Foreclosure Prevented
for Elderly Woman

Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida helped a recently widowed, disabled woman keep her home when an unaffordable adjustable rate mortgage nearly caused her to lose it.

Elderly Couple Keeps
Their Health Coverage

Puerto Rico Legal Services stopped the government from kicking an elderly couple off the state sponsored health care program.

Food Stamps Saved
for Diabetic Woman

North Mississippi Rural Legal Services helped reverse an administrative decision denying food stamps to a diabetic woman who desperately needed them.

Innocent Spouse Freed from Husband's Tax Liability

The Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands stopped the IRS from forcing a woman to repay back-taxes owed by her deceased husband.

Housing Voucher Reclaimed
for Disabled Woman

Legal Services of Northern California helped a disabled woman reclaim her Section 8 housing voucher after it was improperly denied to her by a judge.

Legal Aid Defends Client from Deceptive Business Practices

Legal Services of Eastern Missouri defended a client being sued by a car dealer for more than double the worth of a car.

Legal Aid Reunites Family

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid and an Illinois legal aid program worked together to return a kidnapped nine-year-old girl to her mother.

Legal Aid Protects Victims
of Human Trafficking

The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles helped four women - victims of human traffickers - work with the U.S. Attorney's Office to put their victimizers in jail.

LSC Resource Information

A clearinghouse of best practices for legal services programs.

Technology Initiative Grants

Apply for LSC's Technology Initiative Grants.

LSC Applicant Information

Apply for LSC's basic field grants.

LSC Recipient Information

Information and tools for LSC-funded programs.

National Disaster Legal Aid

Resources for victims of natural disasters.

Office of Inspector General

Promotes efficiency and helps prevent waste, fraud, and abuse at LSC and LSC-funded programs.

LSC's Budget Request for FY 2010
( 700k)

Quality and Equal Justice: The Role of Executive Directors ( 347k)

Technologies That Should Be in Place in a Legal Aid Office Today ( 297k)

Leadership Mentoring Pilot Program Report ( 936k)

Documenting the Justice Gap
( 311k)

Help Close the Justice Gap, Unleash the Power of Pro Bono ( 106k)

Revised Case Service Report Handbook ( 1.54 mb)

Revised Performance Criteria
( 387k)

LSC's Strategic Directions 2006-2010 ( 124k)

Accounting Guide for LSC Recipients ( 358k)

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LSC Updates: An e-newsletter for the civil legal services community		Spotlight
President Obama Nominates Five to LSC Board President Obama nominated five individuals on Aug. 6 to serve on LSC's Board of Directors: Robert J. Grey, Jr., of Virginia, John G. Levi and Martha L. Minow of Illinois, Julie A. Reiskin of Colorado, and Gloria Valencia-Weber of New Mexico.	LSC President Honored at ABA Annual Meeting ABA Urges Government Support for Disaster Legal Aid National Celebration to Highlight Importance of Pro Bono LSC Hosts Fifth National Foreclosure Conference Call Read More \| Subscribe	Presidential Proclamation Recognizes LSC's 35th Anniversary President Barack Obama has issued a proclamation recognizing July 25 as the 35th anniversary of the Legal Services Corporation and calling upon the nation's legal professionals and all American citizens to "honor the contributions of this vital organization."

Announcements	Client Success Stories	Resources & Publications
LSC Awards Grant in Wyoming LSC has awarded a grant to a nonprofit legal services provider in Wyoming to ensure the delivery of civil legal assistance to low-income individuals and families across the state. LSC Annual Report Highlights Critical Services to Clients The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) has released its 2008 Annual Report, highlighting efforts by the nation's single largest funder of civil legal assistance to promote equal access to justice and to ensure the provision of high-quality legal aid to low-income Americans. Senate Confirms Laurie Mikva to LSC Board of Directors Laurie I. Mikva, who served for nearly 30 years as a civil legal aid attorney and a public defender in Illinois and Maryland, was confirmed by the Senate on June 19 to become a member of the Board of Directors for the Legal Services Corporation. Senate Bill Would Provide $400 Million in Funding to LSC The Senate Appropriations Committee on June 25 approved $400 million in Fiscal Year 2010 funding for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), an increase of $10 million. House Approves $440 Million for LSC The House approved a Fiscal 2010 appropriations bill today that would provide the Legal Services Corporation with $440 million in funding, an increase of $50 million. LSC's Funding for Technology Expands Access to Legal Aid The success of one-stop legal information Internet portals underscores the importance of federal funding in the delivery of legal services. Legal Aid Program Teams Up with California's "WE Connect" The Legal Aid Society of Orange County will open California's first WE Connect Neighborhood Center on April 15, combining civil legal assistance with expanded information about social services and job opportunities. Read More	Dedicated Attorney Helps Free Mother from Abuse Susan Griskonis from the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York helped a mother fight back against an abusive husband. Foreclosure Prevented for Elderly Woman Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida helped a recently widowed, disabled woman keep her home when an unaffordable adjustable rate mortgage nearly caused her to lose it. Elderly Couple Keeps Their Health Coverage Puerto Rico Legal Services stopped the government from kicking an elderly couple off the state sponsored health care program. Food Stamps Saved for Diabetic Woman North Mississippi Rural Legal Services helped reverse an administrative decision denying food stamps to a diabetic woman who desperately needed them. Innocent Spouse Freed from Husband's Tax Liability The Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands stopped the IRS from forcing a woman to repay back-taxes owed by her deceased husband. Housing Voucher Reclaimed for Disabled Woman Legal Services of Northern California helped a disabled woman reclaim her Section 8 housing voucher after it was improperly denied to her by a judge. Legal Aid Defends Client from Deceptive Business Practices Legal Services of Eastern Missouri defended a client being sued by a car dealer for more than double the worth of a car. Legal Aid Reunites Family Texas RioGrande Legal Aid and an Illinois legal aid program worked together to return a kidnapped nine-year-old girl to her mother. Legal Aid Protects Victims of Human Trafficking The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles helped four women - victims of human traffickers - work with the U.S. Attorney's Office to put their victimizers in jail. Read More	LSC Resource Information A clearinghouse of best practices for legal services programs. Technology Initiative Grants Apply for LSC's Technology Initiative Grants. LSC Applicant Information Apply for LSC's basic field grants. LSC Recipient Information Information and tools for LSC-funded programs. National Disaster Legal Aid Resources for victims of natural disasters. Office of Inspector General Promotes efficiency and helps prevent waste, fraud, and abuse at LSC and LSC-funded programs. LSC's Budget Request for FY 2010 ( 700k) Quality and Equal Justice: The Role of Executive Directors ( 347k) Technologies That Should Be in Place in a Legal Aid Office Today ( 297k) Leadership Mentoring Pilot Program Report ( 936k) Documenting the Justice Gap ( 311k) Help Close the Justice Gap, Unleash the Power of Pro Bono ( 106k) Revised Case Service Report Handbook ( 1.54 mb) Revised Performance Criteria ( 387k) LSC's Strategic Directions 2006-2010 ( 124k) Accounting Guide for LSC Recipients ( 358k) Documents on this web site marked with the PDF icon are in Adobe® Acrobat® Portable Document Format. To view these documents, you need the Adobe Acrobat Reader, which you can download free of charge from Adobe Systems.

LSC's Budget Request for FY 2010( 700k)