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 Children and Families
New Ideas for Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention in PA
Experts say more can be done to keep abused and neglected kids safe.
By: Public News Service - 03/11/2010
 
 
Attorney General's Child Predator Unit Protects Children from Intenet Predators
The Attorney General's Child Predator Unit, uses a group of specially trained agents and prosecutors across Pennsylvania to identify and capture online predators before they can harm children.
By: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General - 09/12/2008
 
 
 Consumer
Attorney General Announces $12 Million Consumer Settlement with LifeLock over "ID Theft Protection" Claims
Settlement includes an $11 million national fund for consumer relief, along with $1 million to support future consumer protection investigations and education by the states.
By: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General - 03/10/2010
 
 
I-CAN! E-File Returns Millions To Low-Income Americans
Online filing system allows you to file for FREE and claim your Earned Income Tax Credit.
By: Legal Services Corporation - 03/08/2010
 
 
 Disability
Social Security to Provide Helpful Health Care Information to Over 3 Million Disability Applicants Each Year
Applicants provided with info from www.healthfinder.gov, where they will find information and tools to help them better understand and cope with their conditions; and www.healthfinder.gov/rxdrug, where they may be able to get help paying for prescription drugs.
By: Social Security Administration - 03/11/2010
 
 
DisabilityInfo.gov
DisabilityInfo.gov provides quick and easy access to comprehensive information about disability programs, services, laws and benefits. Some of the many topics you will find information about on DisabilityInfo.gov include: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Autism and other Developmental Disabilities Fair Housing Rights Social Security Disability Benefits Vocational Rehabilitation
By: DisabilityInfo.gov - 03/30/2009
 
 
 Education
Pennsylvania Accountability System for No Child Left Behind in Pennsylvania
FAQ from PA Dept. of Education on No Child Left Behind as implemented in Pennsylvania.
By: Pennsylvania Department of Education - 03/12/2010
 
 
School Suspensions - General Information
Information from Northwestern Legal Services about the types of offenses that can lead to a student's exclusion from school and the student's rights when facing an exclusion from school.
By: Northwestern Legal Services - 01/30/2009
 
 
 Elder Law
Power of Attorney in Pennsylvania
Information from Northwestern Legal Services on what is a power of attorney and what you should keep in mind when selecting one.
By: Northwestern Legal Services - 02/04/2009
 
 
 Employment
Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network Offers Help with Employment Problems
The programs of the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network are available to assist you with a wide variety of employment-related problems. To find the Penn...
By: Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc. - 07/12/2005
 
 
 Health Law
Senior Health News - February 2010
The February 2010 edition of Senior Health News, is now available from the Pennsylvania Health Law Project.
By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project - 03/10/2010
 
 
PA Health Law Project Toll-Free Helpline - Call: 1-800-274-3258
The PA Health Law Project provides free legal services and advocacy to Pennsylvanians having trouble accessing publicly funded health care coverage...
By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project - 03/22/2005
 
 
 Housing and Shelter
PUC Releases Winter Edition of the "Keystone Connection" Report
Publication contains coverage of all utilities under the PUC's jurisdiction, including news on consumer issues and general information on Commission happenings.
By: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission  - 03/11/2010
 
 
HEMAP Help Center - Help for Mortgage Foreclosures
This site can help you get emergency mortgage assistance if you are in danger of losing your home. The Homeowners Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program is a program that provides financial assistance to qualified Pennsylvania homeowners who are in danger of losing their houses through foreclosure. This website can help you in get that assistance.
By: Regional Housing Legal Services - 03/08/2004
 
 
 Migrant Issues
The Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act
Information from the U.S. Department of Labor on the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act that protects migrant and seasonal agricultural workers by establishing employment standards related to wages, housing, transportation, disclosures and recordkeeping.
By: United States Department of Labor - 01/30/2009
 
 
Friends of Farmworkers Available to Assist Migrant Farmworkers
Help available for farmworkers, mushroom workers and food processing workers in PA and to migrant farmworkers who have been employed in PA and have claims arising out of their employment in PA.
By: Friends of Farmworkers - 07/12/2005
 
 
 Public Benefits
COMPASS - Apply for Public Benefits and Services from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
PA residents can apply for a variety of programs, including public assistance, food stamps, health care coverage, energy assistance and other social service programs at this website.
By: Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare - 02/04/2009
 
 
Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network Can Help with Public Benefit Problems
The programs of the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network are available to assist you with a wide variety of Public benefit problems. To find the Pennsylv...
By: Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc. - 01/06/2009
 
 
 Veterans and Military
Compensation and Benefit Fact Sheets
Fact Sheets from the VA on numerous issues which are of interest to veterans, servicepersons (including Reserve and National Guard members), and their dependents and survivors.
By: United States Department of Veterans Affairs - 02/13/2009
 
 
Legal Assistance for Military Personnel Available in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania offers several options for Legal Assistance for Military Personnel and their families. The participating organizations have programs to...
By: Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc. - 09/16/2004
 
 
 
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