Resources
Helping A Senior Receive Life-Saving Medical Benefits
PLEASE NOTE BEFORE READING: The names of the individuals portrayed in the following series were altered to protect our client’s identities. When Ms. Mable decided to move out of Mississippi, she was looking forward to a peaceful retirement in her hometown of St. Rose...
“Sophia”
In the wake of her adult daughter's sudden death, Margaret* knew she had to be strong despite the heartbreak she felt over losing her child. Her 3 year old granddaughter Sophia, now orphaned with no other family to step in, needed her. “Margaret” tried to enroll...
Tax Season Tips & the SLLS Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic
This month, we're kicking off a new "Did You Know?" series to share information about work and services available for vulnerable people in the communities we serve. Did You Know? Income Tax 101 Tax season is a stressful time of year. That's why we asked Paul Tuttle,...
Helping A Young Man Pursue The College of His Dreams
PLEASE NOTE BEFORE READING: The names of the individuals portrayed in the following series were altered to protect our client’s identities. Cameron was a high school senior who dreamed of enrolling in LSU and becoming the first...
Providing Hope to a Client in Critical Condition
On a cold and stormy evening, Mr. Turner sat alone in the dark in a rusty, old wheelchair wondering what he could do to improve his life. His deteriorating home was owned by his family and lacked electricity, running water, and proper insulation to keep him warm at...
Helping A Young Girl Get the Family She Longed For
PLEASE NOTE BEFORE READING: The names and other identifying information of the individuals portrayed were changed to protect our client’s identity. Because of generous support from people like you, children who are escaping abuse and neglect have a voice in their...
Helping a Disabled Veteran Escape the Streets
PLEASE NOTE BEFORE READING: The names and other identifying information of the individuals portrayed were changed to protect our client’s identity. With generous support from people like you, New Orleans became the first city in the U.S. to end homelessness for...
Online Self-Help Tools and Legal Information
Louisiana Law Help
Louisiana Law Help is a guide to free civil legal services for low-income persons and seniors in Louisiana. This site provides legal education materials and tools that give you basic information on a number of legal problems, and in some cases, detailed instructions and forms to help you represent yourself in court.
Louisiana Civil Legal Navigator
The Louisiana Civil Legal Navigator can help you get customized legal information, local court forms, referrals to legal aid, and more. Now available for Divorce, Child Custody, Employment Law, and private Landlord-Tenant Law.
Legal Aid Disaster Resource Center
The Legal Aid Disaster Resource Center provides legal resources and critical information for legal aid professionals, pro bono volunteers, and the disaster survivors they assist.