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LSC Annual Report Highlights
Critical Services to Clients

LSC 2008 Annual Report cover The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) today released its 2008 Annual Report, highlighting efforts by the nation's single largest funder of civil legal assistance to promote equal access to justice and to ensure the provision of high-quality legal aid to low-income Americans.

Senate Bill Would Provide $400 Million in Funding to LSC

The Senate Appropriations Committee on June 25 approved $400 million in Fiscal Year 2010 funding for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), an increase of $10 million.

House Approves $440 Million for LSC

The House approved a Fiscal 2010 appropriations bill today that would provide the Legal Services Corporation with $440 million in funding, an increase of $50 million.

LSC's Funding for Technology Expands Access to Legal Aid

The success of one-stop legal information Internet portals underscores the importance of federal funding in the delivery of legal services.

Legal Aid Program Teams Up with California's "WE Connect"

The Legal Aid Society of Orange County will open California's first WE Connect Neighborhood Center on April 15, combining civil legal assistance with expanded information about social services and job opportunities.

LSC Urges Congress to Increase Legal Aid Funding

The Legal Services Corporation, on April 1, urged a House Appropriations subcommittee to increase funding in Fiscal Year 2010 for civil legal assistance to the nation's poor.

E-File System Returns Millions to Low-Income Tax Filers

More than $70 million in tax refunds and credits have been returned to low-income workers who applied for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) through a free electronic filing system developed by the Legal Aid Society of Orange County.

LSC Receives $40 Million Increase for FY 2009

LSC will receive a $40 million increase in funding for fiscal 2009 as part of an omnibus appropriations bill signed into law by the President on March 11.

Food Stamps Saved for Diabetic Woman

North Mississippi Rural Legal Services helped reverse an administrative decision denying food stamps to a diabetic woman who desperately needed them.

Innocent Spouse Freed from Husband's Tax Liability

The Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands stopped the IRS from forcing a woman to repay back-taxes owed by her deceased husband.

Housing Voucher Saved for Disabled Woman

Legal Services of Northern California helped a disabled woman reclaim her Section 8 housing voucher after it was improperly denied to her by a judge.

Legal Aid Defends Client from Deceptive Business Practices

Legal Services of Eastern Missouri defended a client being sued by a car dealer for more than double the worth of a car.

Legal Aid Groups Work Together to Reunite Family

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid and an Illinois legal aid program worked together to return a kidnapped nine-year-old girl to her mother.

Legal Aid Protects Victims of Human Trafficking

The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles helped four women - victims of human traffickers - work with the U.S. Attorney's Office to put their victimizers in jail.

Legal Aid Helps Grandmother Fight for Grandchildren

The Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago helped a grandmother fight to retain custody of her grandchildren and keep them safe.

Will Prepared at Dying Native American's Death Bed

The Montana Legal Services Association's Indian Wills Project helps an elederly woman ensure the proper transfer of her land at her final hour.

LSC Resource Information

A clearinghouse of best practices for legal services programs.

Technology Initiative Grants

Apply for LSC's Technology Initiative Grants.

LSC Applicant Information

Apply for LSC's basic field grants.

LSC Recipient Information

Information and tools for LSC-funded programs.

National Disaster Legal Aid

Resources for victims of natural disasters.

Office of Inspector General

Promotes efficiency and helps prevent waste, fraud, and abuse at LSC and LSC-funded programs.

LSC's Budget Request for FY 2010
( 700k)

Quality and Equal Justice: The Role of Executive Directors ( 347k)

Technologies That Should Be in Place in a Legal Aid Office Today ( 297k)

Leadership Mentoring Pilot Program Report ( 936k)

Documenting the Justice Gap
( 311k)

Help Close the Justice Gap, Unleash the Power of Pro Bono ( 106k)

Revised Case Service Report Handbook ( 1.54 mb)

Revised Performance Criteria
( 387k)

LSC's Strategic Directions 2006-2010 ( 124k)

Accounting Guide for LSC Recipients ( 358k)

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LSC Updates: An e-newsletter for the civil legal services community		Spotlight
Legal Aid Funding to Fight Domestic Violence Increased in House Bill An amendment to increase funding for a grant program that supports legal assistance to victimes of domestic violence was approved by the House on June 17.	LSC President is Special Guest at Legal Services NYC "Jazz for Justice" Benefit Massachusetts Justice Project Adopts Pro Bono Resolution Cleveland Legal Aid Program Sees 56% Rise in Need for Help Read More \| Subscribe	Senate Confirms Laurie Mikva to LSC Board of Directors Laurie I. Mikva, who served for nearly 30 years as a civil legal aid attorney and a public defender in Illinois and Maryland, was confirmed by the Senate on June 19 to become a member of the Board of Directors for the Legal Services Corporation.

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LSC Annual Report Highlights Critical Services to Clients The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) today released its 2008 Annual Report, highlighting efforts by the nation's single largest funder of civil legal assistance to promote equal access to justice and to ensure the provision of high-quality legal aid to low-income Americans. Senate Bill Would Provide $400 Million in Funding to LSC The Senate Appropriations Committee on June 25 approved $400 million in Fiscal Year 2010 funding for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), an increase of $10 million. House Approves $440 Million for LSC The House approved a Fiscal 2010 appropriations bill today that would provide the Legal Services Corporation with $440 million in funding, an increase of $50 million. LSC's Funding for Technology Expands Access to Legal Aid The success of one-stop legal information Internet portals underscores the importance of federal funding in the delivery of legal services. Legal Aid Program Teams Up with California's "WE Connect" The Legal Aid Society of Orange County will open California's first WE Connect Neighborhood Center on April 15, combining civil legal assistance with expanded information about social services and job opportunities. LSC Urges Congress to Increase Legal Aid Funding The Legal Services Corporation, on April 1, urged a House Appropriations subcommittee to increase funding in Fiscal Year 2010 for civil legal assistance to the nation's poor. E-File System Returns Millions to Low-Income Tax Filers More than $70 million in tax refunds and credits have been returned to low-income workers who applied for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) through a free electronic filing system developed by the Legal Aid Society of Orange County. LSC Receives $40 Million Increase for FY 2009 LSC will receive a $40 million increase in funding for fiscal 2009 as part of an omnibus appropriations bill signed into law by the President on March 11.	Food Stamps Saved for Diabetic Woman North Mississippi Rural Legal Services helped reverse an administrative decision denying food stamps to a diabetic woman who desperately needed them. Innocent Spouse Freed from Husband's Tax Liability The Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands stopped the IRS from forcing a woman to repay back-taxes owed by her deceased husband. Housing Voucher Saved for Disabled Woman Legal Services of Northern California helped a disabled woman reclaim her Section 8 housing voucher after it was improperly denied to her by a judge. Legal Aid Defends Client from Deceptive Business Practices Legal Services of Eastern Missouri defended a client being sued by a car dealer for more than double the worth of a car. Legal Aid Groups Work Together to Reunite Family Texas RioGrande Legal Aid and an Illinois legal aid program worked together to return a kidnapped nine-year-old girl to her mother. Legal Aid Protects Victims of Human Trafficking The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles helped four women - victims of human traffickers - work with the U.S. Attorney's Office to put their victimizers in jail. Legal Aid Helps Grandmother Fight for Grandchildren The Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago helped a grandmother fight to retain custody of her grandchildren and keep them safe. Will Prepared at Dying Native American's Death Bed The Montana Legal Services Association's Indian Wills Project helps an elederly woman ensure the proper transfer of her land at her final hour. Read More	LSC Resource Information A clearinghouse of best practices for legal services programs. Technology Initiative Grants Apply for LSC's Technology Initiative Grants. LSC Applicant Information Apply for LSC's basic field grants. LSC Recipient Information Information and tools for LSC-funded programs. National Disaster Legal Aid Resources for victims of natural disasters. Office of Inspector General Promotes efficiency and helps prevent waste, fraud, and abuse at LSC and LSC-funded programs. LSC's Budget Request for FY 2010 ( 700k) Quality and Equal Justice: The Role of Executive Directors ( 347k) Technologies That Should Be in Place in a Legal Aid Office Today ( 297k) Leadership Mentoring Pilot Program Report ( 936k) Documenting the Justice Gap ( 311k) Help Close the Justice Gap, Unleash the Power of Pro Bono ( 106k) Revised Case Service Report Handbook ( 1.54 mb) Revised Performance Criteria ( 387k) LSC's Strategic Directions 2006-2010 ( 124k) Accounting Guide for LSC Recipients ( 358k) Documents on this web site marked with the PDF icon are in Adobe® Acrobat® Portable Document Format. To view these documents, you need the Adobe Acrobat Reader, which you can download free of charge from Adobe Systems.

LSC's Budget Request for FY 2010( 700k)