Families & Children
Supporting family stability and protecting children鈥檚 well-being
Legal Issues Faced by Families and Children
Families and children across the country face civil legal challenges involving child custody, domestic violence, education, access to healthcare and housing. Civil legal assistance provides critical support to protect children and strengthen families.
Creating Stronger Families
Low-income families with children are more likely to experience civil legal problems related to safety, stability, education and healthcare, including:
Domestic violence that threatens a family鈥檚 safety
Disagreements on custody and financial support for children
The need for special education resources and accommodations in school
Health issues due to poor housing conditions or disputes about care and coverage
Taking a First Step
"A first step鈥 is how Monica describes getting an order of protection against her now-ex-husband. As a young mother, she knew the abuse she was experiencing wasn鈥檛 normal, and she knew she had to do something to protect herself and her son.
Legal Aid for Families and Children
1 in 5
Children live in households eligible for 快猫视频-funded legal aid.
43%
Of 快猫视频 grantees鈥 clients are families with children.
88,000 Cases
Handled each year by 快猫视频 grantees involved domestic violence in families with children.
From Housing Instability to Advocacy
He was two years old the first time his family was evicted. From there, it was a series of eviction after eviction, move after move. He didn鈥檛 cause his family鈥檚 instability, but it defined his childhood. Years later, as an adult, he advocates for the importance of housing stability 鈥 and access to legal support 鈥 for children.
Housing: A Critical Issue for Families
Housing safety and stability is paramount for families with children. Since 2020, 快猫视频 has conducted extensive research into the causes and impacts of housing issues on low-income Americans.