Child Advocacy Clinic - Newark Campus | Rutgers University School of Law
Provides representation to children in family court for child abuse and neglect cases. Engages in advocacy through administrative hearings on public benefits, education, immigration, medical, and mental health issues. Assists with obtaining or maintaining SSI benefits for disabled children, securing necessary therapeutic and medical interventions, assisting kinship caregivers with legal, financial, and educational needs, and representing abused and neglected children in foster care, especially those with disabilities.LEGAL ASSISTANCE
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Physical Address
123 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102
Hours
Building Hours Mon - Thurs 8:00 am - 11:00 pm, Fri 8:00 am - 10:00 pm, Sat 10:00 am - 8:00 pm, Sun 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Voice
Voice
Application process
Call and leave a voicemail. Your call will be returned between the hours of 9 am and 4 pm, usually within 2 business days of your phone call. Include in your message whether it is okay to leave a message at your phone number.
Eligibility
Open to anyone with cases are only considered for clients whose income falls within 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines in the service area
Service area
Camden County, NJ
Essex County, NJ
Agency info
Rutgers University School of Law
Provides legal assistance to individuals, companies, and communities in need.