Rhode Island Legal Services, Inc.
Description
Rhode Island Legal Services is a community based organization that offers legal advice and advocacy for underserved individuals. The organization offers a broad range of services, including: Public Benefits Group, Housing Stability Project, Foreclosure Prevention Project, Low Income Taxpayer Clinic, Family Preservation Project, Safe Family Project, Consumer Debt Group, Responsible Parent Project, Volunteer Lawyer Program, Elder Protection Project, and Education and Employment Law Group. Some programs, like the Housing Stability Project, focus their efforts on ending discrimination and homelessness in the community. Volunteer legal representatives advocate for policies that better serve individuals and families who face barriers to stable housing. Qualifying individuals may receive assistance with discriminatory housing practices, foreclosures, and more. The Family Preservation Project assists children living in abusive situations, as well as parents facing allegations of abuse or neglect. For more information about specific services or programs, individuals should contact the organization directly using the information on this page.