One minute, Sam was a typical kid enjoying himself on the playground. The next minute, he was withdrawn, angry and on a path to self-destruction. Thankfully, someone intervened.

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Basic Needs Law

If you reside in Chisago and Isanti counties and meet our income guidelines, or if you are a senior in Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine counties, East Central Legal Services can provide legal services for the following issues:

  • Family Law
    Divorces
    Custody/visitation cases
    Domestic abuse cases
  • Housing Law
    Evictions
    Subsidized housing problems
    Poor housing conditions
    Housing discrimination
  • Public Benefits Law
    Denial or termination of public benefits: MFIP, MA, GA, GAMC, Food Stamps, Social Security, SSI, or Unemployment Compensation
    Utility shutoffs
  • Indian Child Welfare Act
  • Preservation of Income
  • Wills

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