For guardianship cases, LSC only represents minor clients between the ages of 12-17. For prospective guardians who need assistance with the guardianship process, the following places may be able to assist.
In San Francisco
- Access Center www.sfsuperiorcourt.org/self-help (Phone number: 415-551-5880)
- Justice and Diversity Center through the San Francisco Bar Association https://www.sfbar.org/lris/
In Alameda County
(including cities of Oakland and Berkeley):
- Legal Assistance for Seniors https://www.lashicap.org/programs/legal/#guardianship
- Alameda County Self-Help Center www.alameda.courts.ca.gov/Pages.aspx/Representing-Yourself
- Volunteer Legal Services Corporation lawyers.justia.com/legalservice/alameda-county-bar-association-volunteer-legal-services-corporation-9037
Benefits for Caregivers
CalWORKS is a financial benefit that may be available for caregivers caring for children that are not their own. These benefits are available to caregivers who are residents of California. For more information on this benefit, check out http://www.cdss.ca.gov/calworks/
