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SeniorLAW Helpline - 877 PA SR LAW (1-877-727-7529) The statewide toll-free SeniorLAW Helpline - 877 PA SR LAW (877-727-7529) - provides free legal advice, information and referrals by telephone for all Pennsylvania seniors 60 and over.
By: SeniorLAW Center (Philadelphia)
Information from the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network
Grandparents - Partial Custody or Visitation
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Information on the custody rights of grandparents.
By: Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services, Inc.
Grandparents' Custody/Visitation Rights in Pennsylvania
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Information about the rights of grandparents in relation to the custody and visitation of their grandchildren.
By: Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania
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What Benefits Can I Get If I Am Caring for Someone Else’s Child?
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Information on rights of kinship caregivers.
By: Community Legal Services
Have You Been a Victim of Domestic Violence? You Can Claim "Good Cause" Not to File for Support
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Information on domestic violence exemptions to the requirement that you file for child support when applying for public assistance.
By: Community Legal Services
You Can be Excused from Welfare Department Rules Because of Domestic Violence
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Information on obtaining a waiver from welfare rules based on domestic violence.
By: Community Legal Services
Tax Tips & Information
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Information on matters relating to filing taxes, earned income tax credit and tax scams.
By: Northwestern Legal Services
Older and Wiser Seminars
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The Older & Wiser program, piloted by Neighborhood Legal Services Association and southwestern Pennsylvania legislators, is a public service initiative providing free legal information seminars on matters of special importance to elderly adults and their families. The seminars are available throughout southwestern Pennsylvania.
By: Neighborhood Legal Services Association
Medical Consent: A New Tool for Grandparents and Others Caring for Children
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Information on the Medical Consent Act, which allows a parent or legal custodian to authorize another person to consent to medical, dental or mental health care for children by completing and signing a simple document.
By: SeniorLAW Center (Philadelphia)
Information from Bar Associations and Other Legal Organizations
Grandparent Rights
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Information on grandparent rights concerning custody and visitation from the Erie County Bar Association.
By: Erie County Bar Association
Grandparents' Rights
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Information on Grandparents Rights that was discussed by Attorney Whitney Hughes on the February 19, 2008 edition of Legal Briefs on KDKA-TV's Pittsburgh Today Live.
By: Allegheny County Bar Association
Issues on Aging
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Consumer information pamphlet from the Pennsylvania Bar Association.
By: Pennsylvania Bar Association
Child Custody
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Consumer information pamphlet from the Pennsylvania Bar Association.
By: Pennsylvania Bar Association
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Legal Guide for the Seriously Ill
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The "Legal Guide for the Seriously Ill" is designed for both the seriously ill individual and those caring for someone who is seriously ill. The guide explains ?Seven Key Steps? in a brief, clear way while offering additional tips and resources for readers looking for more detailed information and guidance.
By: American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging
Pennsylvania Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: A Six-Part Fact Sheet
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This six-part Pennsylvania fact sheet series addresses the challenges faced by grandparents and older relative caregivers.
By: Pennsylvania Department of Aging
A Caregiver's Guide to Selecting an Adults Day Services Center
(Separate Website)
An 11-page guide to help persons in need of adult day services
By: Pennsylvania Department of Aging
Pennsylvania Family Caregiver Support Program
(Separate Website)
Describes the financial assistance and other benefits and services available through the Family Caregiver Support Program.
By: Pennsylvania Department of Aging
Pennsylvania Fact Sheet for Grandparents and Other Relatives Raising Children
(Separate Website)
Pennsylvania Fact Sheet developed by a unique national partnership comprised of AARP, the Children’s Defense Fund, Casey Family Programs’ National Center for Resource Family Support, The Brookdale Foundation, the Child Welfare League of America, and Generations United. The fact sheet provides grandparent and other relative caregivers information about the range of support services, benefits and policies they need to fulfill their caregiving role.
By: AARP
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