THE WOMEN'S PROGRAM
Expert help and support for mothers, grandmothers, sisters, and aunts.
The Women’s Program is a key part of our Family Legal Center that provides services for women without lawyers who have child support, custody, or visitation cases. Click here to view and print our flyer.
At the Women's Program, we offer:
- Expert legal information and assistance.
- Help completing court documents and understanding court orders.
- Help with objections and appeals.
- Accompaniment to Family Court or other public agencies, such as the Child Support Collection Unit (also known as Customer Service).
- Connections to job training programs, food stamps, free or low cost child care and after-school programs, and other helpful resources.
- A Mothers Support Group.
- Workshops that strengthen you and your family – topics include self-care, healthy eating, family budgeting, financial education, and more.
- A safe space to find your voice, get support, and use your power.
Stop by or contact us to learn more! Community Location: Family Courthouse Locations: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm* * LIFT's office is closed on days when the NYC Public Schools are closed for bad weather. To learn more or schedule an appointment contact Shamika Vargas, Women's Program Coordinator at: |
Public Transportation Directions to the Community FLC Location:
Take the 4 or 5 train to the Brooklyn Bridge Station; the C, N, Q, R, 6 train to Canal Street; the 1 train to Franklin Street.
Take the M1, M6 or M15 bus line.
Driving Directions to the Community FLC Location:
Accessible from the Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Williamsburg Bridges and from the FDR and West Side Highways. Many garages in the area but extremely limited street parking. Public transportation is advisable.
All services are free and open to all adults over the age of 21 who are involved in or thinking of becoming involved in Family Court without a lawyer.
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