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Program: Teen Legal Advocacy

Agency: CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY


Resource Number: 17346796
Description
Offers free legal advice and representation to youth, including runaway and homeless youth, on abuse and neglect, dating violence, emancipation, education/special education, immigration, teen parenting, truancy, access to benefits, and other problems that cause adolescents to drop out of school. Speakers are available to give presentations on teen legal issues. 

OTHER INFORMATION: 
Website provides information for homeless youth and those who are at risk of homelessness; Topics include living options, LGBT youth, staying in school, how to get your birth certificate and how to get benefits. 
Website: SpeakUpTeens.org 

Mobile Legal Office goes on the road to reach youth in their own communities. Visit website and click on "Upcoming Stops".


Program Phones:
860-570-5327Voice

Main Contact
 Sarah Eagan, JD
Executive Director
 [email protected]

Website: www.speakupteens.org

Location information
Sites offering this program
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CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY  
Location: 2074 Park Street
Hartford, CT 06106 (Map)

Site Phones:
860-570-5327Voice
860-570-5256Fax

Hours of operation 		Site Hours:
M-F: 9am-5pm
Site Hours:

Open:
Closed:
Mon
09:00am
05:00pm		Tue
09:00am
05:00pm		Wed
09:00am
05:00pm		Thu
09:00am
05:00pm		Fri
09:00am
05:00pm


Mailing Address: 65 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT 06105

Program Delivery
Eligibility: Connecticut resident; Adolescents up to age 18 or up to age 21, age 23 in some instances
Application Process: Call or visit website for more information
Program Fees: No fee
Documents Required: Call for required documents
Defined coverage area(s), for the Program offered at selected Site:
CT -Statewide


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Minimum Age18
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Maximum Age21
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FeesNo fee
Walk Ins AcceptedYes
Categorized as:
Legal Representation
Emancipation of Minors
Runaway/Homeless Youth Helplines
LGBTQ2+ Advocacy Groups * Youth
Legal Information Services
Speakers/Speakers Bureaus * Youth Issues
Speakers/Speakers Bureaus * Dating Violence Issues


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Agency Background

Programs at CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY
Children's Rights Groups
Donor Services
Legal Education/Information
Legal Representation
Medical-Legal Partnership Project
Seminars and Presentations
Truancy Prevention
Tax Status: None or unknown
Legal Status: Nonprofit - Incorporated