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Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing

According to HUD, Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Means to: Take action to reduce/eliminate differences in housing choices and in access to opportunity and factors impacted by housing, such as employment and transportation. Make formerly segregated areas into neighborhoods of people with different backgrounds: race, ethnicity, gender, disability status, etc. Transform…

Family & Personal

Fair Housing | Housing

Affordable Care Act Insurance Options

Consumers can compare and purchase their own private insurance plan from options in the “Health Insurance Marketplace.”

Family & Personal

Health

Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy is the legal way for a business or person to get help when they can’t pay the money they owe. If problems arise because of the amount of debt, people can get a fresh financial start by filing for bankruptcy within the court system. Bankruptcy can stop foreclosure on…

Financial Matters

Debt & Creditors

Bankruptcy Court

Bankruptcy Court is part of the Federal Court system. This court deals specifically with the different types of bankruptcy. Most individuals file for bankruptcy under Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Chapter 7 bankruptcy is for individuals who have financial difficulty that makes it difficult or impossible to pay their…

Issues & Rights

Fraud & Unfair Agreements

Become a Guardian Advocate

Becoming a Guardian Advocate for a Person with a Developmental Disability When any child turns 18, their parents or caregivers lose their legal right to make decisions on behalf of that child. Some children who have a developmental disability — such as autism, Down syndrome or cerebral palsy – may…

Bill Collections and Harassment

When you are unable to pay your debts, it can become overwhelming. After a certain period of time of not receiving a payment on your debt, a creditor can decide to refer your account to a collection agency, sometimes known as a “third party.” A collection agency takes over the…

Financial Matters

Debt & Creditors

Budgeting Tips

Ever wonder where all your money goes each month? Creating a budget is one way to help find your extra dollars. A budget is simply a plan to spend and save your money each month. Setting goals and sticking to them is a great way to be able to make…

Financial Matters

Debt & Creditors

Changing a Parenting Plan (Timesharing) and/or Child Support

** This informational page is for Florida residents who have already filed and completed a divorce or paternity case with a Parenting Plan. ** A Parenting Plan is a legal document that explains how the parents will share their child (timesharing), but it also states how the parents will make…

Family & Personal

Divorce & Children

Children’s Health Care (Florida KidCare)

Florida KidCare is a single name for 4 programs which were designed to work together to ensure that children living in Florida do not go without access to healthcare — from the time they are born to when they turn 18. Which program your child fits into is generally decided…

Christian Service Center Medical-Legal Partnership

The Christian Service Center Medical-Legal Partnership (CSC-MLP) provides civil legal assistance to individuals receiving assistance at the Christian Service Center in an effort to improve their health by improving housing stability. Our advocates work closely with the staff and volunteers of the Christian Service Center and its many on campus…