The Topeka Family Legal Project provides free legal assistance for Shawnee County families with minor children facing legal challenges related to housing, education, public benefits, and other civil legal matters. See below for more information regarding specific services the project may be able to provide.
Families in need of civil legal assistance who live in Shawnee County and are caring for at least one minor child in the home are encouraged to apply for the TFLP. Eligibility requirements are set by our grant provider.
Housing
Eviction prevention and defense
Security deposit return
Requiring landlords to make necessary repairs
Education
Request an evaluation for an individual education plan (IEP) or 504 plan for a student with unmet educational needs
Ensure compliance with an existing IEP or 504 plan
Provide legal advice and early representation to families when a child is alleged to be truant
Income Support and Security
Public Benefit appeals, application assistance, and system navigation with the following programs:
