The latest news from LASP Chester County

Reaching out in  Chester County
Free civil legal services in new Phoenixville outreach office
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Beginning May 6, LASP will provide free civil legal services at  a new outreach location  at  Phoenixville Area Community Services (PACS), 257 Church Street, Phoenixville, PA  19460.

On the first Friday of every month  from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., a representative from LASP will be available to help eligible low-income people with their civil legal concerns including custody, housing, benefits and other civil issues.  
 
The Intake Clinic will be by appointment only. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 610-933-1105, ext. 202. 

An information session about the intake clinic will be held this Friday, April 8, at 
10:00 a.m. at PACS. 

Spanish interpretation is available if requested in advance .  For more information about the Intake Clinic, call 610-436-4510.

Chester County Department of Aging

On the 2nd Wednesday of each month, Leo Vasmanis, Staff Attorney in LASP's West Chester office, visits the Chester County Department of Aging to meet with seniors individually about their specific legal problems. 

Mr. Vasmanis provides free consultation on living wills, durable power of attorney for healthcare, consumer fraud, social security benefits, public welfare benefits  and  any other civil legal questions that seniors might have. 

Appointments can be scheduled by calling 610-344-6350.
Upcoming Community Education Programs
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Birth Certificate Clinic

Without a birth certificate, access to health care, public benefits, and even a driver's license can be nearly impossible. But when a birth certificate is lost, obtaining a new one can be costly and time consuming. 

To help those in need of personal identification, LASP is partnering with the Chester County Bar Association YLD and the Chester County Bar Foundation to hold a free birth certificate clinic on May 5, 2016, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m, at LCH - La Comunidad Hispana, 731 West Cypress Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348.

No ID or fee is required. Those interested in registering should  call 
LASP at 610-436-4510.

Expungement Clinics
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Our spring and summer free Expungement Workshop series at the Coatesville Center for Community Health starts on April 12th.

Nearly 1 in 3 Americans have some type of criminal record. For thousands of Pennsylvanians, a minor criminal conviction is a major impediment to finding a stable job, safe housing or pursuing a college education. LASP can assist Chester County residents who are seeking to clear their records so they can get jobs and benefit from educational and housing opportunities.   

Those interested in registering should call 610-383-4612.

A Presentation for Family Caregivers

Deborah Steeves, Staff Attorney in LASP's West Chester office, will present a seminar for family caregivers  focusing on their rights and limitations, and essential legal documents. The presentation will be held on May 10 at Willowdale Chapel, 675 Unionville Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348. The United Way of Southern Chester County is sponsoring the event. 

Trial Run 2016
June 25th - Save the Date!

Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania Chester County Division's  12th Annual Trial Run 5k Run/Walk  is set for  Saturday, June 25, 2015 in  Downingto wn, PA. 

Since its inception in 2005, the race has raised over $182,000 for LASP. This is a great, fun way to support LASP. Registration information will be coming your way soon!
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