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The Senior Citizen Law Project at CCLA provides legal advice and representation to Broward County residents who are 60 years of age or older, caregivers (age 18 or older) for a senior (age 60 or older) who meets the frailty requirement under DOEA guidelines, and grandparent/relative caregivers (age 55 and older) with minor child(ren) residing in the home. While there are no specific financial eligibility requirements, the Project targets its services to those with the greatest economic and social need.
For general information or to apply for assistance, please apply online by clicking the link at the top of the page or call 954-736-2400.
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Public and Subsidized Housing
Eviction Defense
Health and Public Benefits
Food Stamps
Long-Term Care
Medicaid
Medicare
HMO
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Consumer
Home Foreclosure Defense
Advice on bankruptcy as option for debt relief or to save home
Advice regarding debt collection including medical bills and credit cards
Defense of Garnishment of Social Security and Wages
Scams and Fraud
Naturalization
Assistance with application for U.S. Citizenship to qualify for public benefits
Abuse and Exploitation
Exploitation by family member
Domestic Violence
Caregivers (18 or older)
Primary caregiver for a senior (60 or older) who meets the frailty requirement under DOEA guidelines
CCLA’s Mobile Justice Squad (MJS) is a mobile law office providing homebound and transportation-challenged seniors, age 60 and older residing in Broward County, with free civil legal services at their homes or at their local senior centers. This project is funded by the Jim Moran Foundation and the American Bar Endowment. For more information visit coasttocoastlegalaid.org/mobile-justice-squad, contact (954) 736-2400, or click below.
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Social Security Benefits
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Food Stamps and Medicaid Applications
Housing Options for Seniors
Services for Seniors in Broward County
American Association of Retired Person (AARP)
Broward County Housing Authority
Fort Lauderdale Housing Authority
Deerfield Beach Housing Authority
Pompano Beach Housing Authority
Hollywood Housing Authority
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