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Crime Victim Support Line and Sexual Assault Crisis Line offered at Lutheran Community Services Northwest
Anyone may call the 24-hour support line for assistance and information. Provides around-the-clock hospital responses to local emergency rooms and offer in-person advocacy for anyone seeking a medical exam or evidence collection. The team can support caller in making informed decisions regarding medical care related to trauma. Under Washington law, survivors of sexual assault have the right to have an advocate or support person present during medical and legal proceedings.
Anyone may call the 24-hour support line for assistance and information. Provides around-the-clock hospital responses to local emergency rooms and offer in-person advocacy for anyone seeking a medical exam or evidence collection. The team can support caller in making informed decisions regarding medical care related to trauma. Under Washington law, survivors of sexual assault have the right to have an advocate or support person present during medical and legal proceedings.
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Sexual Assault Hotlines
Child Abuse Hotlines
Crime Victim Accompaniment Services
Child Protective Services offered by Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families in Aberdeen
Investigates reports of child abuse and neglect. Assesses reports to determine whether the report meets the legal definition of abuse or neglect and how dangerous the situation is.
Provides child protective services, including intake, screening and investigative services in response to reports of suspected child abuse and neglect.
CPS social workers investigate appropriate referrals to assess the safety and protection needs of children and, when necessary, intervenes by providing services designed to increase safety and protect children from further harm.
In order to remain involved with families for more than 90 days, CPS must obtain either a court order or a voluntary service agreement with families at risk.
CPS may include in-home protective services to keep a child safely in the family home or temporary out-of-home care during assessment or reunification efforts.
Callers reporting suspected child abuse will be asked during the call:
- The name, address and age of the child.
- The name and address of the child's parent, guardian or other persons having custody of the child.
- The nature and extent of the abuse or neglect.
- Any evidence of previous incidences.
- Any other information which may be helpful in establishing the cause of the child's abuse or neglect and the identity of the perpetrator. (1-866-END-HARM is a toll-free telephone-based clearinghouse provided by Washington state to connect callers to appropriate abuse reporting lines; interpreters available in common non-English languages, including Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Laotian, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese. )
Targeted services for Indian children are available at the Office of Indian Child Welfare.
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Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Child Abuse Hotlines
Children's Protective Services
Child Abuse Protective/Restraining Orders
Child Protective Services offered by Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families in Clarkston
Investigates reports of child abuse and neglect. Assesses reports to determine whether the report meets the legal definition of abuse or neglect and how dangerous the situation is.
Provides child protective services, including intake, screening and investigative services in response to reports of suspected child abuse and neglect.
CPS social workers investigate appropriate referrals to assess the safety and protection needs of children and, when necessary, intervenes by providing services designed to increase safety and protect children from further harm.
In order to remain involved with families for more than 90 days, CPS must obtain either a court order or a voluntary service agreement with families at risk.
CPS may include in-home protective services to keep a child safely in the family home or temporary out-of-home care during assessment or reunification efforts.
Callers reporting suspected child abuse will be asked during the call:
- The name, address and age of the child.
- The name and address of the child's parent, guardian or other persons having custody of the child.
- The nature and extent of the abuse or neglect.
- Any evidence of previous incidences.
- Any other information which may be helpful in establishing the cause of the child's abuse or neglect and the identity of the perpetrator. (1-866-END-HARM is a toll-free telephone-based clearinghouse provided by Washington state to connect callers to appropriate abuse reporting lines; interpreters available in common non-English languages, including Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Laotian, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese. )
Targeted services for Indian children are available at the Office of Indian Child Welfare.
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Children's Protective Services
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Child Abuse Protective/Restraining Orders
Child Abuse Hotlines
Child Welfare Services offered at Skokomish Indian Tribe - Skokomish Health Clinic
Provides child protective services and child welfare services to ensure the health and safety of Skokomish Indian Tribe children. Services include outreach, community education, support groups and parenting education.
Provides child protective services and child welfare services to ensure the health and safety of Skokomish Indian Tribe children. Services include outreach, community education, support groups and parenting education.
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Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Child Abuse Prevention
Home Based Parenting Education
Children's Protective Services
Domestic Violence Program offered by Consejo Counseling & Referral Service in South Park
Offers domestic violence support, crisis intervention, support groups, and legal advocacy services to abused Latino women and their families.
Provides legal support and advocacy-based domestic violence counseling that helps survivors overcome barriers. Offers culturally and linguistically trauma-informed intervention, prevention, and outreach services including DV crisis response.
Services include transitional housing, safety planning, meeting basic needs, individual and family therapy, peer group counseling as well as bilingual and bicultural, and step-by-step guidance to help navigate legal systems that ensure protection orders are in place and enforced by the law.
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Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Crime Victim Safety Planning
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling
LGBTQ2S+ Legal Clinic offered by King County Bar Association Neighborhood Legal Clinics through QLAW
Hosts a free monthly legal clinic with a focus on LGBTQ issues; provides information in a variety of areas including family law, debt and bankruptcy, divorce/dissolution, employment discrimination, and transgender legal issues.
Hosts a legal clinic specifically designed to address the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals and couples. This clinic is run by QLaw Foundation in partnership with the King County Bar Association.
The clinic is open to everyone regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
At the clinic, an attorney will meet with clients for 30 minutes and provide individualized legal advice and information.
Clinic attorneys will answer questions and provide information in a variety of areas including family law, immigration, debt and bankruptcy, divorce/dissolution, employment discrimination, and transgender legal issues.
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Special Immigrant Juvenile Petitions
Family Justice Centers
Education Discrimination Assistance
Work Permits
Health Care Discrimination Assistance
Grandparent Rights
Customer Service Discrimination Assistance
Bankruptcy Assistance
Immigrant Benefits Assistance
Housing Discrimination Assistance
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Paternity Suits
Housing Complaints
Landlord Rights Information/Counseling
Alimony Assistance
Patient Rights Assistance
Debt Consolidation Services
Adult Guardianship Assistance
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance
Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling
Emancipation of Minors
Naturalization Support/Legal Services
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Employment Discrimination Assistance
Adoption Legal Services
Public/Subsidized Housing Appeals Assistance
Veteran Benefits Assistance
General Education Advocacy
Child Advocacy Centers
Human Trafficking Legal Assistance
Eviction Prevention Assistance
Alien Travel/Reentry Document Filing Assistance
Foster Care Legal Services
Comprehensive Family Law Services
General Legal Aid
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Legal Counseling
Native American/Tribal Law
Divorce Assistance
Home Sanitation
Durable Power of Attorney for Asset Management
Asylum Application Filing Assistance
Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
Deferred Action on Alien Removal
Elder Law
Special Education Advocacy
Legal Services offered at YWCA Pierce County
Provides civil legal advocacy, referral, and representation to victims of domestic violence in Pierce County for addressing family law and domestic violence protection order issues.
Provides civil legal advocacy, referral, and court support to victims of domestic violence in Pierce County for addressing family law and domestic violence protection order issues.
Legal advocates can:
- help with a case-specific safety plan,
- offer assistance with protective orders,
- listen to client concerns,
- offer referrals to local, statewide, and national agencies and organizations,
- identify options, and
- provide information.
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Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter offered at YWCA of Yakima
Provides a safe shelter, support, and resources to empower survivors of domestic violence.
Provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, crisis 24-hour domestic hotline, legal advocacy, women's support groups, advocacy-based counseling, children's programs, and housing services for victims of domestic violence and their children.
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Domestic Violence Support Groups
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Housing Search Assistance
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling
Domestic Violence Shelters
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders
Cell Phone Donation Programs
Individual Advocacy
Child Protective Services offered by Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families in White Center
Investigates reports of child abuse and neglect. Assesses reports to determine whether the report meets the legal definition of abuse or neglect and how dangerous the situation is.
Provides child protective services, including intake, screening and investigative services in response to reports of suspected child abuse and neglect.
CPS social workers investigate appropriate referrals to assess the safety and protection needs of children and, when necessary, intervenes by providing services designed to increase safety and protect children from further harm.
In order to remain involved with families for more than 90 days, CPS must obtain either a court order or a voluntary service agreement with families at risk.
CPS may include in-home protective services to keep a child safely in the family home or temporary out-of-home care during assessment or reunification efforts.
Callers reporting suspected child abuse will be asked during the call:
- The name, address and age of the child.
- The name and address of the child's parent, guardian or other persons having custody of the child.
- The nature and extent of the abuse or neglect.
- Any evidence of previous incidences.
- Any other information which may be helpful in establishing the cause of the child's abuse or neglect and the identity of the perpetrator. (1-866-END-HARM is a toll-free telephone-based clearinghouse provided by Washington state to connect callers to appropriate abuse reporting lines; interpreters available in common non-English languages, including Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Laotian, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese. )
Targeted services for Indian children are available at the Office of Indian Child Welfare.
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Child Abuse Hotlines
Children's Protective Services
Child Abuse Protective/Restraining Orders
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Family and Juvenile Division offered at Thurston County Clerk - Family and Juvenile Division
Provides support to the Family and Juvenile Division of the Thurston County Superior Court.
Provides support to the Family and Juvenile Division of the Thurston County Superior Court.
Court staff can provide:
- the status of a specific case, unless the case is "confidential,";
- general information on court rules, procedures and practices;
- court-approved forms;
- court schedules and information on how to get matters scheduled.
Staff cannot:
- provide advice about whether one should file a case, or what actions they should take in the case;
- words to put in a form;
- advise anyone on what to say in court;
- speculate about what decision the judge might make or what sentence the judge might impose.
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Local Officials Offices
Emancipation of Minors
Paternity Suits
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Child Protective Services offered by Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families in Kelso
The public and designated mandated reporters use the hotline to report suspected child abuse. Offices within local communities are responsible for receiving and investigating reports of suspected child abuse and neglect.
Provides child protective services, including intake, screening and investigative services in response to reports of suspected child abuse and neglect.
CPS social workers investigate appropriate referrals to assess the safety and protection needs of children and, when necessary, intervenes by providing services designed to increase safety and protect children from further harm.
In order to remain involved with families for more than 90 days, CPS must obtain either a court order or a voluntary service agreement with families at risk.
CPS may include in-home protective services to keep a child safely in the family home or temporary out-of-home care during assessment or reunification efforts.
Callers reporting suspected child abuse will be asked during the call:
- The name, address and age of the child.
- The name and address of the child's parent, guardian or other persons having custody of the child.
- The nature and extent of the abuse or neglect.
- Any evidence of previous incidences.
- Any other information which may be helpful in establishing the cause of the child's abuse or neglect and the identity of the perpetrator. (1-866-END-HARM is a toll-free telephone-based clearinghouse provided by Washington state to connect callers to appropriate abuse reporting lines; interpreters available in common non-English languages, including Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Laotian, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese. )
Targeted services for Indian children are available at the Office of Indian Child Welfare.
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Child Abuse Hotlines
Children's Protective Services
Child Abuse Protective/Restraining Orders
Child Protective Services offered by Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families in Port Townsend
Investigates reports of child abuse and neglect. Assesses reports to determine whether the report meets the legal definition of abuse or neglect and how dangerous the situation is.
Provides child protective services, including intake, screening and investigative services in response to reports of suspected child abuse and neglect.
CPS social workers investigate appropriate referrals to assess the safety and protection needs of children and, when necessary, intervenes by providing services designed to increase safety and protect children from further harm.
In order to remain involved with families for more than 90 days, CPS must obtain either a court order or a voluntary service agreement with families at risk.
CPS may include in-home protective services to keep a child safely in the family home or temporary out-of-home care during assessment or reunification efforts.
Callers reporting suspected child abuse will be asked during the call:
- The name, address and age of the child.
- The name and address of the child's parent, guardian or other persons having custody of the child.
- The nature and extent of the abuse or neglect.
- Any evidence of previous incidences.
- Any other information which may be helpful in establishing the cause of the child's abuse or neglect and the identity of the perpetrator. (1-866-END-HARM is a toll-free telephone-based clearinghouse provided by Washington state to connect callers to appropriate abuse reporting lines; interpreters available in common non-English languages, including Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Laotian, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese. )
Targeted services for Indian children are available at the Office of Indian Child Welfare.
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Child Abuse Protective/Restraining Orders
Children's Protective Services
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Child Abuse Hotlines
Domestic Violence Specialist offered at Whatcom County
The mission of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services of Whatcom County is to support individuals affected by domestic violence and sexual assault and to lead the community towards ending these abuses of power.
The mission of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services of Whatcom County is to support individuals affected by domestic violence and sexual assault and to lead the community towards ending these abuses of power. Staff and volunteers assist clients by providing support, helping to identify options and providing information about local resources.
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Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Individual Advocacy
Specialized Information and Referral
Child Protective Services offered by Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families in King West
Investigates reports of child abuse and neglect. Assesses reports to determine whether the report meets the legal definition of abuse or neglect and how dangerous the situation is.
Provides child protective services, including intake, screening and investigative services in response to reports of suspected child abuse and neglect.
CPS social workers investigate appropriate referrals to assess the safety and protection needs of children and, when necessary, intervenes by providing services designed to increase safety and protect children from further harm.
In order to remain involved with families for more than 90 days, CPS must obtain either a court order or a voluntary service agreement with families at risk.
CPS may include in-home protective services to keep a child safely in the family home or temporary out-of-home care during assessment or reunification efforts.
Callers reporting suspected child abuse will be asked during the call:
- The name, address and age of the child.
- The name and address of the child's parent, guardian or other persons having custody of the child.
- The nature and extent of the abuse or neglect.
- Any evidence of previous incidences.
- Any other information which may be helpful in establishing the cause of the child's abuse or neglect and the identity of the perpetrator. (1-866-END-HARM is a toll-free telephone-based clearinghouse provided by Washington state to connect callers to appropriate abuse reporting lines; interpreters available in common non-English languages, including Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Laotian, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese. )
Targeted services for Indian children are available at the Office of Indian Child Welfare.
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Child Abuse Hotlines
Child Abuse Protective/Restraining Orders
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Children's Protective Services
Indian Child Welfare offered at American Indian Community Center
Provides youth and family advocacy to meet the needs of American Indian Children and their families. Assists with advocacy for ICW families court paperwork, attend court hearings, contact tribes, resources for families. Provides guidance and direction to parents toward a healthy lifestyle for their family. Appointment Only.
Provides youth and family advocacy to meet the specialized needs of American Indian Children and their families. Assists with personal and life skills by having classes, meetings, social interactions, supervised visitation, and home visits.
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Children's Protective Services
Family Preservation Programs
Parental Visitation Monitoring
Domestic Violence Advocacy Program offered by YWCA Seattle King Snohomish's Phillis Wheatley Branch
Provides advocacy-based counseling for victims of domestic violence. Advocates meet with clients in a safe location to discuss safety planning, provide support groups and other resources, and offer moral support.
Provides advocacy-based counseling for victims of domestic violence. Advocates meet with clients in a safe location to discuss safety planning, provide support groups and other resources and offer moral support. Safety is the primary concern for victims, their children and staff. Advocates do not meet clients in their homes, and do not meet with couples.
Legal advocacy for survivors with court issues related to domestic violence, including protection orders, divorce, parenting plans, employment rights, housing, and eviction.
Limited child care may be available.
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Domestic Violence Support Groups
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling
Domestic Violence Victim Advocacy Services offered by King County Prosecuting Attorney in Kent
Provides domestic violence victims' support through the court process, including court hearing preparation and advocacy during and after the hearings. Serves those who are listed as domestic violence crime victims on police reports.
Advocates provide support through the court process including crisis intervention, information and referral to social service agencies, preparation prior to court hearings, and advocacy during and after court hearings.
Advocates involve other agencies and individuals in the criminal or civil court process.
Will provide community education upon request and work to increase awareness on victims' legal rights, options and resources.
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General Crime Victim Assistance
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Judicial Advocacy
Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Crime Victim Services offered at Mariposa House
Provides 24-hour crisis response, emergency shelter, advocacy-based counseling, social/medical/legal help, advocacy, community education, and information referral for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Advocacy for people who have been harmed by others, particularly victims of crime whether reported or not. Provides 24-hour crisis response; domestic violence emergency shelter. Advocacy-based counseling, social, medical, legal, advocacy, community education; information and referral for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, an other crimes. Domestic violence groups. Provides violence prevention education.
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Domestic Violence Support Groups
Individual Advocacy
Sexual Assault Shelters
Domestic Violence Shelters
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Child Protective Services offered by Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families in Tri-Cities
Investigates reports of child abuse and neglect. Assesses reports to determine whether the report meets the legal definition of abuse or neglect and how dangerous the situation is.
Provides child protective services, including intake, screening and investigative services in response to reports of suspected child abuse and neglect.
CPS social workers investigate appropriate referrals to assess the safety and protection needs of children and, when necessary, intervenes by providing services designed to increase safety and protect children from further harm.
In order to remain involved with families for more than 90 days, CPS must obtain either a court order or a voluntary service agreement with families at risk.
CPS may include in-home protective services to keep a child safely in the family home or temporary out-of-home care during assessment or reunification efforts.
Callers reporting suspected child abuse will be asked during the call:
- The name, address and age of the child.
- The name and address of the child's parent, guardian or other persons having custody of the child.
- The nature and extent of the abuse or neglect.
- Any evidence of previous incidences.
- Any other information which may be helpful in establishing the cause of the child's abuse or neglect and the identity of the perpetrator. (1-866-END-HARM is a toll-free telephone-based clearinghouse provided by Washington state to connect callers to appropriate abuse reporting lines; interpreters available in common non-English languages, including Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Laotian, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese. )
Targeted services for Indian children are available at the Office of Indian Child Welfare.
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Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Children's Protective Services
Child Abuse Protective/Restraining Orders
Child Abuse Hotlines
Community Advocacy Program offered at New Beginnings
Provides community advocacy, domestic violence counseling and support groups for survivors of domestic violence, both women and men, and their children.
Provides advocacy for legal and public assistance needs for any victim of intimate partner domestic violence, any gender, living in Seattle, Shoreline or Lake Forest Park.
Provides individual and group domestic violence advocacy for all genders.
Offers support groups for survivors of domestic violence via zoom.
Focus is on DV education, building self-esteem, ending social isolation, and group problem-solving.
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Individual Advocacy
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Domestic Violence and Gender Based Violence Advocacy Services (Yeha:wi Services) offered at Mother Nation
Provides direct advocacy for native women during life emergencies. Can provide transportation, housing and legal support.
Advocates for and supports Native women during emergencies. Services include the following:
- Emergency transportation for victims of domestic violence
- Safety Planning
- Public benefit application assistance
- Advocacy with Indian Child Welfare, Domestic Violence Court, Tribal Courts.
- Flexible financial assistance.
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Domestic Violence Support Groups
Native American/Tribal Law
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Native American General Assistance
Transportation for Endangered People
Child Protective Services offered by Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families in Everett
Investigates reports of child abuse and neglect. Assesses reports to determine whether the report meets the legal definition of abuse or neglect and how dangerous the situation is.
Provides child protective services, including intake, screening and investigative services in response to reports of suspected child abuse and neglect.
CPS social workers investigate appropriate referrals to assess the safety and protection needs of children and, when necessary, intervenes by providing services designed to increase safety and protect children from further harm.
In order to remain involved with families for more than 90 days, CPS must obtain either a court order or a voluntary service agreement with families at risk.
CPS may include in-home protective services to keep a child safely in the family home or temporary out-of-home care during assessment or reunification efforts.
Callers reporting suspected child abuse will be asked during the call:
- The name, address and age of the child.
- The name and address of the child's parent, guardian or other persons having custody of the child.
- The nature and extent of the abuse or neglect.
- Any evidence of previous incidences.
- Any other information which may be helpful in establishing the cause of the child's abuse or neglect and the identity of the perpetrator. (1-866-END-HARM is a toll-free telephone-based clearinghouse provided by Washington state to connect callers to appropriate abuse reporting lines; interpreters available in common non-English languages, including Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Laotian, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese. )
Targeted services for Indian children are available at the Office of Indian Child Welfare.
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Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Child Abuse Protective/Restraining Orders
Children's Protective Services
Child Abuse Hotlines
LGBTQ Family Immigration Legal Clinic offered at Entre Hermanos
Provides free Immigration and Family Law legal clinics with a focus on serving the LGBTQ Latinx community.
Assists with citizenship applications. Works with OIRA for DACA program recipients.
Provides free, monthly, 30 minute legal clinics for family law and Immigration legal needs with a focus on serving the LGBTQ Latinx community.
Volunteer attorneys work with clients to identify legal needs, potential legal actions and connect clients to further community legal services.
Assists with Office of Immigrant & Refugee Affairs (OIRA) legal clinics, with a particular focus on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program recipients and their family members.
Helps clients prepare for citizenship by confirming eligibility and providing free naturalization classes and workshops.
Lawyers and legal volunteers assist clients complete their N-400 naturalization petition and reviews them for accuracy.
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Deferred Action on Alien Removal
Self Petitions for Abused Spouses
Alien Travel/Reentry Document Filing Assistance
Alimony Assistance
Comprehensive Family Law Services
Naturalization Support/Legal Services
Immigrant Labor Certification Filing Assistance
Paternity Suits
Comprehensive Immigration/Naturalization Services
Family Based Visas
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition Filing Assistance
Divorce Assistance
Emancipation of Minors
Asylum Application Filing Assistance
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Adoption Legal Services
Rights Counseling for Undocumented People
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Child Protective Services offered by Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families in Sky Valley
Investigates reports of child abuse and neglect. Assesses reports to determine whether the report meets the legal definition of abuse or neglect and how dangerous the situation is.
Provides child protective services, including intake, screening and investigative services in response to reports of suspected child abuse and neglect.
CPS social workers investigate appropriate referrals to assess the safety and protection needs of children and, when necessary, intervenes by providing services designed to increase safety and protect children from further harm.
In order to remain involved with families for more than 90 days, CPS must obtain either a court order or a voluntary service agreement with families at risk.
CPS may include in-home protective services to keep a child safely in the family home or temporary out-of-home care during assessment or reunification efforts.
Callers reporting suspected child abuse will be asked during the call:
- The name, address and age of the child.
- The name and address of the child's parent, guardian or other persons having custody of the child.
- The nature and extent of the abuse or neglect.
- Any evidence of previous incidences.
- Any other information which may be helpful in establishing the cause of the child's abuse or neglect and the identity of the perpetrator. (1-866-END-HARM is a toll-free telephone-based clearinghouse provided by Washington state to connect callers to appropriate abuse reporting lines; interpreters available in common non-English languages, including Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Laotian, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese. )
Targeted services for Indian children are available at the Office of Indian Child Welfare.
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Children's Protective Services
Child Abuse Protective/Restraining Orders
Child Abuse Hotlines
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Child Protective Services offered by Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families in Lakewood
Investigates reports of child abuse and neglect. Assesses reports to determine whether the report meets the legal definition of abuse or neglect and how dangerous the situation is.
Provides child protective services, including intake, screening and investigative services in response to reports of suspected child abuse and neglect.
CPS social workers investigate appropriate referrals to assess the safety and protection needs of children and, when necessary, intervenes by providing services designed to increase safety and protect children from further harm.
In order to remain involved with families for more than 90 days, CPS must obtain either a court order or a voluntary service agreement with families at risk.
CPS may include in-home protective services to keep a child safely in the family home or temporary out-of-home care during assessment or reunification efforts.
Callers reporting suspected child abuse will be asked during the call:
- The name, address and age of the child.
- The name and address of the child's parent, guardian or other persons having custody of the child.
- The nature and extent of the abuse or neglect.
- Any evidence of previous incidences.
- Any other information which may be helpful in establishing the cause of the child's abuse or neglect and the identity of the perpetrator. (1-866-END-HARM is a toll-free telephone-based clearinghouse provided by Washington state to connect callers to appropriate abuse reporting lines; interpreters available in common non-English languages, including Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Laotian, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese. )
Targeted services for Indian children are available at the Office of Indian Child Welfare.
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Children's Protective Services
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Child Abuse Hotlines
Child Abuse Protective/Restraining Orders
