University of Michigan Pediatric Advocacy Initiative
What to do next
Call to ask whether a child or family issue may qualify for this medical-legal advocacy clinic.
Source & verification
A suggested script — adapt it to your situation:
Hi, I'm looking for free legal help and wanted to know if I qualify.
My name is [your name], and I'm interested in the Medical-Legal Advocacy for Children and Families program.
I wanted to ask whether there are any requirements I should know about, such as Low-income children and families needing legal advocacy tied to health, education, benefits, or housing barriers?
I also wanted to confirm your current hours. I see Call for current intake periods and referral pathway. Is that still accurate?
And just to confirm — is this service free of charge?
What is the best way to get started? I see call or use the clinic contact information to ask about referral and intake eligibility.
Thank you so much for your help.
Always introduce yourself and ask to speak with someone who can help with your specific need.
Waitlist / Capacity: Intake windows and case acceptance depend on academic term and clinic capacity.
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