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The ACLU of Idaho is a non-partisan organization dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of civil liberties and civil rights.

We believe that the freedom of press, speech, assembly, and religion, and the rights to due process, equal protection and privacy, are fundamental to a free people.

Welcome to the Idaho Court Assistance Office & Self-Help Center! This website provides tools and information for people who want to represent themselves in court, or who are unable to afford an attorney and would otherwise be unable to get their day in court.

AAFV recognizes that violence has a sexual, economic, emotional, spiritual and physical effects on family members. Services provided to domestic violence and sexual assault survivors. Emergency shelter, domestic violence advocacy, court advocacy, legal aid referrals, groups and classes, counseling and other advocacy services.

Welcome to the Beatty Justice Court website. We hope the information shown here is helpful and will make your contact with the court easier and more productive.

Fee: $225/hour   Additional Costs: no Pro Bono: No Language: Spanish interpreters available @ $50-75/hour Court Appearances: $250/hour with 5 hour minimum plus preparation time

Per Evaluation:  $1500 for standard evaluation Court appearance:  $600 for half day Pro Bono:  No

Batterers Intervention Programs (Approved)

The mission of this program is to provide expressly trained volunteers and personnel to preserve and protect the rights and interests of children involved in all aspects of the family court, through advocacy intervention in a sensitive, respectful and confidential manner.

Private, non-profit adoption agency. Offer help low-income & homeless pregnant women & their partners. Free & confidential.

The mission of the Centro de Comunidad y Justicia (CCJ or Centro) is to improve the educational, economic, and social status of Latinos and low-income immigrants in idaho.

Provides assistance to anyone needing to collect child support.

Aids with child support eligibility and collection of child support.

The Churchill Community Coalition's primary goal is to support and promote prevention programs in Churchill County for youth and families. The Coalition seeks to eliminate risk factors that affect our youth by identifying problems/gaps in service and trying to fill those gaps by bringing money back to the community through grants in order to facilitate effective prevention programs.

This government agency has a number of financial assistance programs for the low income, unemployed, and families faced with poverty. One of the main ones is emergency rental assistance, including eviction prevention services and low income housing. The locations to call or apply at are below.

The Office of the Clark County Public Defender provides zealous representation for our clients accused of crimes. They practice in front of all of the Justice Courts in Clark County, before the 8th Judicial District Court, and before the Nevada Supreme Court.

Improve the lives of families by engaging and empowering parents in providing continuous support for their children.

Fee:  $150 per hr Per Evaluation:  $2100/Sliding scale Additional Cost:  $390 for psychological testing (per person) Site visits:  $500 evaluation of actual living conditions of both homes Pro Bono:  Yes

Fee credit and debt counseling, household budget review, and credit report analysis

Allows eligible residents to file for unemployment benefits.

Advocacy for people with disabilities (physical, developmental, mental illness or traumatic brain injury) who have been abused/neglected, denied services or benefits, or have rights violations or discrimination because of their disability. Assistive technology/services, & in applying for, or receiving services from rehab programs, & SSI/SSDI beneficiaries with return to work issues. Information & referral, negotiation & mediation, short term & technical assistance, legal advice/representation.

Assist w/ restraining orders DV counseling / support groups/children counseling

Community Action Agencies are private non-profit or public organizations that were created by the federal government in 1964 to combat poverty in geographically designated areas. Status as a Community Action Agency is the result of an explicit designation by local or state government.

A Community Action Agency has a tripartite board structure that is designated to promote the participation of the entire community in the reduction or elimination of poverty.

Community Action Agencies seek to involve the community, including elected public officials private sector representatives, and especially low-income residents, in assessing local needs and attacking the causes and conditions of poverty.

The Elko County Ambulance Service is a full time 365, 24 hours a day service. Their staff is continually being trained with the most up to date protocols and procedures. Medicare, Medicaid and most other insurance companies are billed for services.

Assistance to anyone wanting to collect support except welfare cases.

ESL In-Home Program of Northern Nevada provides instruction at no cost to adult individuals who wish to learn or improve their English language skills regardless of sex, age, race, religion or national origin. ESL In-Home Program empowers people to become more productive members of their local communities by providing them with the language and cultural skills necessary for life in the United States.

Provides housing assistance to Fallon Paiute-Shoshone tribal members. Legal Services

Helps people with divorce, annulment, child custody, visitation rights, child support, spousal support, community property division, name changes, adoption, and abuse and neglect.

(Training, Information, and Emotional Support) Connects families to a statewide network of families affected by disabilities and/or special health care needs who have similar experiences and provides information about local resources, updates on events, conferences and training. Also provides information and leadership/advocacy training to help parents and self-advocates to make better choices.

The Family Violence Intervention Program, a cooperative effort of Family Court and Safe Nest, is dedicated to reducing acts of domestic abuse in the community by providing: assistance with the filing of protection order applications, information regarding court-related procedures, safety planning and community awareness of domestic violence issues.

Food Pantry

Family Resource Centers provide case management, information, and referrals for individuals and families in need of assistance in accessing services and programs that will strengthen and support the family. FRCs collaborate with other agencies, schools, faith-based organizations, and government agencies to assist families to obtain needed services. FRCs emphasize community based, collaborative services that are culturally competent, accessible, and flexible.

Foster parenting is about believing and investing in the future of a child and their biological family. The Clark County Foster Care and adoptive program is designed to provide temporary care of children who are unable to reside with their biological families. For those children who can’t return home, adoption provides them with a permanent family to call their own

Services offered include: emergency assistance, long-term care, medical, indigent, Ryan White funds (HIV-AIDS), sexual assault victim's assistance, and Susan G. Komen for the cure funds (Breast Cancer).

The Homeless Coalition in Boise City/Ada County is a diverse membership group of homeless service provider agencies, homeless persons, volunteers, advocates, and concerned individuals committed to ending homelessness through public education, policy advocacy, and coordinated services.

This Housing and Urban Development funded program can provide grants for other expenses as well in addition to for back rent. Some agencies may offer free motel vouchers in Las Vegas coordinate legal support for tenants behind on their rent and facing eviction or case management services such as credit counseling.

The Idaho Commission On Hispanic Affairs (ICHA) Is A Non-Partisan State Agency. Providing Services to The Hispanic Community and Serving As a Liaison Between The Community and Government Entities. Working Toward Economic, Educational, and Social Equality, The Commission Identifies and Monitors Programs and Legislation, and Researches Problems and Issues Facing Idaho's Hispanic Community. The Commission Identifies Solutions and Provides Recommendations to The Governor, Legislature, and Other Organizations Concerning Issues Facing The State's Hispanic Population. Vision Is To be Seen as a State Agency That is a Catalyst in Providing Focus, Leadership and Advocacy Leading to Self-Reliance For Idaho's Hispanic Population. Operating Philosophy - Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs Believes in Teamwork, Open Communication, and Professionalism in Serving the Hispanic Population.

Free.  Nonprofit to educate Dads of parental rights

Mon-Fri 8:30-5 Family law (divorce, custody & protection orders with domestic violence), & landlord- tenant problems, mortgage foreclosure issues.Based on income & type of problem. Walk-ins OK. 3 statewide toll free advice lines: Domestic Violence Legal Advice Line 1-877-500-2980, Fair Housing Legal Advice Line [1-866-345-0106], Senior Legal Hotline age 60+1-866-345-0106. Spanish line: 1-866-954-2591.  345-0106 X 0

In Idaho, the power to grant pardons does not rest with the Governor, but with an agency created by the Legislature.^[1] That legislative agency is called the Idaho Commission of Pardons and Parole.

Works to address the legal concerns of families facing foreclosure.

The Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program (IVLP) provides a safety net for low-income individuals and families in Idaho who require civil legal services and cannot afford to pay for them.  IVLP recruits attorneys from local communities who volunteer their time and expertise to assist those in need. IVLP helps in many ways. Whether someone in the community is seeking legal assistance or an attorney would like to give back to the community, IVLP connects people!

Our Advocates provide legal advice and counsel through Free legal aid clinics and A seniors outreach site.

The Idaho Trial Lawyers Association is a local, non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of justice for all citizens.  The ITLA began in 1972 and has over 400 members including attorneys, legal staff and law students. ITLA provides quality continuing legal education as well as networking and support for trial lawyers.  Our members utilize an interactive list serve to better serve their clients. Part of our mission is our dedication to preserving and making good law which serves the people of Idaho.  ITLA members are very active in the legislative process by offering expertise on the practice of law to Idaho's Legislators.  Upholding the US Constitution as well as the Idaho Constitution is paramount.  The Right to Trial by Jury and access to the courts for all citizens is our political goal. Increasing access to the court system is behind ITLA's interest in the ITLA Street Law Clinic, ITLA Family Law Clinic and Pay It Forward programs.  Commitment by attorneys to helping individuals navigate the system is important to us.  Helping attorneys better serve their clients is our goal. Thank you for taking the time to check us out.  Please let us know how we can be of help to you.

Fee: $115.00 per hour (average $3000) Testifying: $250.00 an hour (Minimum ½ day $1,000.00) Pro Bono: No Language: Evaluator speaks Spanish, French, Hebrew and German

Per Hour: $200 Per evaluation: $4,000-6,000 Court appearance: $2,000 half day Pro Bono: Yes

The mission of the Las Vegas Urban League is to empower communities and ensure equal opportunity for low-income citizens. It establishes programs and support policies that address social and economic issues faced by low income and minority residents of Clark County Nevada, and its outlying areas.

The Lawyer Referral and Information Service is a free public service of the State Bar of Nevada. It’s an outstanding resource when you’re looking for an attorney but don’t know who to call. Each year LRIS refers over 15,000 people to panel attorneys.

Provides free legal assistance in civil matters, including family law and guardianship, bankruptcy, consumer matters such as those involving housing, cars and loans, fair housing issues, Social Security, and small claims court problems.

The attorneys and staff at ADAMS ESQ are committed to providing exceptional legal representation free of charge to parents.

Offers a variety of help please contact us if your in need of services.

Provides assistance in obtaining, enforcing and establishing orders for support of families.

Fee: $200 per hour Court appearance costs:  $2000 per day $1000 ½ Day (office to Office) Pro Bono: Individual case basis Limited Focused Evaluation: $200 per hour Language: uses court certified interpreters (usual cost to client $300 per day)

Fee: $340 per hour Court appearance: $2,000 half day Pro Bono: No

To provide direct services and resource referrals. Learn about accessing government sponsored healthcare. Research a vast library of health and local community resources including food banks, low income housing, etc. Receive assistance from onsite bilingual staff about healthcare information. Watch a video about health related subjects such as diabetes. A multipurpose meeting room is available to community based agencies to hold events or meeting free of charge. Health vouchers are available for individuals to redeem at Molina Medical offices where they can receive the personalized care they need. Access to multiple other services for various county agencies and community based organizations.

All of the services from this HUD-certified counseling agency are free. These services included individual counseling, credit resolution, financial counseling, house hunting and mortgage application assistance.

The Nevada Disability Advocacy & Law Center (NDALC) is a private, statewide non-profit organization that serves as Nevada's federally-mandated protection and advocacy system for human, legal, and service rights for individuals with disabilities.

Nevada Early Intervention Services (NEIS) programs are available to families with children under the age of three (3) who meet Nevada's eligibility requirements. Early Intervention services are provided in natural environments, including home, playgroup and community settings. Families join together with NEIS staff to develop an Individualized Family Services Plan with outcomes that draw on the family's priorities and concerns.

Assists tenants in subsidized housing who face eviction or related issues. Nevada Legal Services also assists owners of mobile homes who are being evicted from their mobile home park.

This HUDapproved counseling agency offers help to those who wish to buy a home, avoid foreclosure, seek rental assistance, search for emergency shelter or transitional housing, or attain financial literacy and education.

Nevada Legal Services, Inc. (NLS) is a non-profit organization providing free legal services to low income Nevadans. Services include housing and eviction defense, public benefits, unemployment benefits, immigration, consumer law (foreclosure counseling), and family law.

Nevada Justice Courts are courts of limited jurisdiction, created by statute.  The court hears criminal matters (which include traffic violations), small claims, evictions and civil matters up to $10,000.  The Justice Court also issues Temporary and Extended Protective orders against Domestic Violence and/or Stalking & Harassment.

call for details.

If on supervision, call for assistance provided.

Emergency groceries touch hundreds of lives each month as churches and schools contact us for help.
Holiday food events each year help about 1,500 families across Northern Nevada enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving or Christmas meal. Our holiday dinners reach more than 2,000 people in a variety of settings, including senior citizen centers.
Our staff prepares up to 1,100 hot meals each day. Every day, we serve breakfast and dinner to any woman off the streets, and feed dinner to hundreds of men each night.
Volunteer groups from local churches and businesses are active in preparing and serving the nightly meals to the homeless.
The Mission also provides countless meals throughout the year to needy families across the Reno-Sparks area. We work closely with individuals, families, churches and schools to supply food from our community pantry to those who are in need.
During the holidays, we will serve thousands of meals to those less fortunate across Northern Nevada. We’ll host several special dinner events during non-traditional times, such as Easter and the summertime.
If you are hungry or know of an individual or family that is, please contact us at (775) 323-7999.
Other Services
Clothing vouchers for men, women and children
Emergency food assistance for individuals and families
Referrals to social service agencies to provide the best assistance
Evening meals for homeless men, women and women with children
We work with other charitable and social service agencies to ensure that everyone who comes to us gets the help they need. From substance abuse recovery to domestic violence counseling to GED classes to transitional housing, we make every effort to find the most appropriate solution.
Our four Thrift Depot stores offer great discounts on quality items, such as furniture, appliances, clothing and more.

Per evaluation: $3000 - $5000+ Court appearance: $400 per hr Pro Bono: No   730

Per evaluation:  $3000 - $5000+ Court appearance:  $400 per hr Pro Bono:  No

Fee: Parents & 1 Child $3,000 additional child $150.00, second child $100.00/All additional children $75.00 $325.00 each for each significant other (i.e.) boyfriends, girlfriends, fiancé Court Appearance costs: $1,000.00/first half day, $500.00/second half day  Pro Bono: Yes—if judge asks will assess on individual case basis Re-Evaluations: (Typically) $800.00 Limited Focused Evaluations: Individual case basis

Provides a refuge and counseling services for victims to recover from the trauma of domestic violence and transition to an abuse-free life.

Adjustment of Status, Asylum applications, Consular Processing, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Employment authorization, Employment-based immigrant and non-immigrant petitions, Family-based petitions, NACARA, Naturalization/Citizenship, Removal hearings, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, T visas, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), U visas, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) petitions. Help completing forms, Filings with USCIS, Representation at Asylum Interviews (Credible Fear Interviews, Reasonable Fear Interviews), Representation before the Immigration Court, Representation before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) Detained individuals, Domestic Violence Victims, Farm workers, Human Trafficking Survivors, Individuals who are not in legal immigration status, Individuals with criminal histories, Individuals with physical/mental disabilities, Juveniles, Lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender, Torture survivors Administrative advocacy (CIS/ICE/CBP), Legal Orientation Programs (LOP) / Know Your Rights Presentations (KYR), Referrals to other services

This agency provides crisis counseling, education and prevention services to schools, the community and other CBO’s. SBSAS provides outreach for the victim to the hospital with law enforcement and  to court. Outreach counselors are available to accompany victims through the legal process. Services are aimed at survivors of a sexual assault crime however, individual counseling is available to victims, spouses, and their family members. SBSAS provides a 24 hour 7 day a week crisis hotline.

Per evaluation:  $3000 - $5000+ Court appearance:  $400 per hr Pro Bono:  No

Fees:  $200 per hr Per evaluation:  $6,000 Court appearance:  $1,000 Pro Bono:  No

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Fee:  $80 – 150 per hour Per evaluation:  $1500 Court appearance costs:  $150 per hour Additional costs   $200 for testing  Pro Bono:  No

Provides services that promote infant and toddler health and development, fosters positive infant and toddler health and development, fosters positive family relationships, and supports parents as the primary decision makers and nurturers of their children.

Services are available for families seeking childcare and consumer information on the aspects of quality childcare.

DDS is part of the California Health and Human Services Agency. With a budget of more than $4.7 billion, the department provides services and supports for approximately 207,000 children and adults with developmental disabilities and 33,000 infants at risk of developmental delay or disability. These services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with twenty-one nonprofit agencies called regional centers .

TODEC (Training Occupational Development Educating
Communities) Legal Center is a grassroots community based non-profit
organization that has been serving migrant communities in Riverside, San
Bernardino, and Imperial Counties for decades.

Provides free or low-cost legal aid, translating and interpretation services, community education, and advocacy for residents of Carson City and neighboring rural communities.

Provides free civil legal services for domestic violence survivors, regardless of income. Legal services provided by DVVAP include emergency representation to extend/modify protection orders, and legal representation in divorce, child custody, termination of parental rights and guardianship matters.

We are a non-profit organization that provides free and low cost legal services to Northern Nevada.

All LRIS attorneys are private attorneys and will arrange their fee with you. If you cannot afford to pay an attorney’s regular fees, LRIS will either attempt to pre-qualify you for a reduced fee attorney or refer you to another legal services agency. Reduced fee attorneys may charge no more than $25 for the initial consultation, and charge no more than $75 per hour thereafter.

Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health Disorders, Domestic Violence /, Sexual Assault, Homelessness, Criminal Justice, HIV / AIDS, Youth Specific, Veteran Specific, Education / Prevention, Intervention, Outpatient Treatment, Residential Treatment, Triage / Mental Health Crisis, Stabilization / Detoxification,

Call for times and dates.

There are several Emergency services that WICAP offers such as:

• diapers
• disaster relief
• food assistance
• clothing
• household items
• intervention in emergencies resulting from child, spouse, alcohol or drug abuse
• housing
• heating assistance
• referrals to existing community programs, including legal assistance, medical services, dental services, and cash support.

WICAP-Emmett  Food  Pantry: M - F 8AM - 5PM

WICAP-Payette Food Pantry: M - F 8AM - 5PM Call (208) 642-9086  For transitional or emergency housing in Payette.

WICAP-Weiser Food Pantry: M - F 8AM - 5PM

Call for times.

There are several Emergency services that WICAP offers such as:

• diapers
• disaster relief
• food assistance
• clothing
• household items
• intervention in emergencies resulting from child, spouse, alcohol or drug abuse
• housing
• heating assistance
• referrals to existing community programs, including legal assistance, medical services, dental services, and cash support.

The Women’s & Children’s Alliance provides safety, healing, and freedom to victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault.

Call & assess first. Must be domestic violence or sexual assault, women & children only, 120-day program, required classes, waiting list. Parenting, life skills, safety management, & financial planning classes. Court advocacy & safety planning.

Secure Shelter & Transitional Lliving

A comprehensive and secure 120-day residential shelter program and transitional housing, in confidential locations with round-the-clock staff assistance, private rooms and common living facilities for women and children who are fleeing domestic and/or sexual assault.

We do this through our:

• Two 24-Hour Hotlines
• Safe Shelter and Transitional Housing
• Counseling and Supportive Services
• Case Management
• Court Advocacy
• Education and Outreach
• Financial Literacy
• Rape Crisis Advocacy
• Safety Planning

Provides support services for survivors and victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. Individual and group counseling, referral and resource information, court and medical accompaniment. Free.