Special Projects

What We Do

Special Projects

The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York is a law firm for poor people. We provide free assistance and representation to low income people in civil, not criminal, cases. Our staff are highly skilled, committed individuals who are experts in the practice of poverty law. In addition to general legal services, the following projects target special needs in the community.

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Children’s Law Project

The Children’s Law Project provides legal advice and assistance for low-income children with disabilities. We focus on getting them the services they need for a free and appropriate public education (FAPE), protecting their rights, making sure they are treated fairly in cases of school discipline, and assisting children who are seeking Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Read more …

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Consumer Law Clinic

The Legal Aid Society of North­eastern New York’s Consumer Law Project assists low income clients with non-mortgage consumer legal issues. The Project assists as many clients as possible by distributing information, holding monthly clinics and representing individuals when appropriate. Read more …

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Crime Victims Attorney Project (CVAP)

The Crime Victims Attorney Project (CVAP) is funded through subcontracts with victim service provider partners who receive funding through New York State’s Office of Victim Services (OVS) to provide easily accessible, high quality, coordinated, victim-sensitive, trauma-informed civil legal services to victims of crime in Warren, Washington, Saratoga, Fulton, Montgomery and St. Lawrence Counties regardless of their income. Read more …

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Disability Advocacy Program (DAP)

Disability Advocacy Program (DAP) provides free legal advice and representation to eligible individuals when SSDI or SSI disability benefits are wrongfully denied or terminated. Read more …

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Serving victims of domestic violence in Clinton, Columbia, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Montgomery, St. Lawrence, Saratoga, Schoharie, Warren and Washington Counties Read more …

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Enhanced Multidisciplinary Teams

In New York State, we consider elder abuse to refer to individuals age 60 and older. Elder abuse may be emotional abuse, financial exploitation, active or passive neglect by other, physical abuse and sexual abuse. Most often, more than one form of abuse is occurring. Read more …

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Foreclosure Prevention Project

The Foreclosure Prevention Project helps low and moderate income homeowners that have been sued for foreclosure. Assistance may include advice, brief service, representation in court settlement conferences and negotiations with the lender, and/or representation in litigation. We also assist homeowners who have been victimized by foreclosure rescue scams. The project involves partnerships with ten community agencies and serves all 16 counties in our service area. If you have received a Summons and Complaint to institute foreclosure proceedings or have been taken advantage of by a foreclosure rescue scam, please call the Legal Aid Society. Our services are free for eligible clients. Please don’t delay if you want to save your home, or want information about your rights. Read more …

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Were you denied Social Security benefits? Do you have bills you cannot pay? Are you being evicted from your home? Are you interested in planning for your future health care needs and decision-making? Do you wish to prepare a will or leave plans for your family upon your passing? Have you experienced discrimination because of your HIV status? Do you have another non-criminal legal problem for which you need assistance? The HIV/AIDS Law Consortium may be able to help. Read more …

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Low Income Taxpayer Clinic

The Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) offers tax advice and representation to low income New Yorkers who are having problems with their federal income taxes. The clinic does not generally provide tax return preparation services. We can provide interpretation for all languages. Read more …

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Medical-Legal Partnership

The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York has partnered with St. Peter's Health Partners and Albany Law School to assist low-income patients at St. Peter's Hospital with their civil legal needs. Read more …

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Re-Entry Project

The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York Re-Entry Project provides civil legal services in Albany, Schenectady and Rensselaer Counties to overcome housing and economic barriers resulting from criminal justice system involvement. Read more …

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The goal of the Senior Legal Services Program is to provide quality legal services for residents of Albany County who are 60 years of age and over. Read more …

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STEHP Rapid Rehousing Program

The STEHP Rapid Rehousing Program offers supportive services to homeless families with children under the age of 18 years of age in the household that are transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing. Read more …

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The Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP)

The Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP) offers free and confidential services to connect hungry New Yorkers to nutrition assistance programs such as the SNAP program, the School Breakfast Program, and Summer Food Service Program. Read more …

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