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Child WelfareImmigrants’ RightsParental Rights
Guide
09/07/25
Creando un plan familiar: manual para padres inmigrantes
¿Quién cuidará de mi hijo si no puedo? Los padres se hacen esta pregunta cuando hay incertidumbre en sus vidas. Ya sea que esté relacionado con las finanzas, la salud…
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FAQs
09/05/25
FAQ—Homeowners with Mortgages Affected by the 2025 LA Wildfires
This FAQ document provides guidance for homeowners affected by the 2025 LA wildfires on mortgage relief, forbearance, loss mitigation, and property tax reassessment. It also includes resources for replacing lost…
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Guide
09/05/25
Advice for Homeowners with Mortgages Affected by the 2025 LA Wildfires
This document provides guidance for homeowners affected by the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, covering topics such as mortgages, insurance claims, property tax relief, FEMA assistance, and how to avoid scams.…
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Guide
08/01/25
Legal Issues for Young Families
This guide from Public Counsel provides essential legal information for young families navigating key issues such as naming and registering your baby, obtaining birth certificates and Social Security numbers, establishing…
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Guide
07/28/25
Background Checks in the Hiring Process: A Guide for California Nonprofits and Small Businesses
This guide discusses legal issues that might arise when performing background checks for new hires. Topics include negligent hiring, avoiding discrimination, state and local fair chance laws, background checks required…
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SpanishToolkit
06/08/25
Arregla Disciplina Escolar—Mini Kit de Herramientas
La Mini Kit de Herramientas, Arregla Disciplina Escolar es una colección de recursos para estudiantes, padres, la comunidad, abogadores, educadores y quien sea que esté interesado en aprender como eliminar…
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GuideToolkit
06/08/25
Fix School Discipline—Mini-Toolkit
The Fix School Discipline Mini-Toolkit is a collection of resources for students, parents, community, advocates, educators and anyone interested in learning how to eliminate harsh discipline practices that push students out…
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GuideToolkit
06/08/25
Fix School Discipline—Educator Toolkit
Fix School Discipline – a project of Public Counsel – is a comprehensive resource for school superintendents, principals, teachers, parents, students, community leaders, organizations, advocates, and anyone interested in learning how…
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GuideToolkit
06/08/25
Fix School Discipline—Community Toolkit
Fix School Discipline – a project of Public Counsel – is a comprehensive resource for students, parents, community leaders, organizations, advocates, school superintendents, principals, teachers, and anyone interested in learning…
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Guide
04/18/25
Required Courses When you File Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
All individuals who file a chapter 7 bankruptcy must take two courses to receive a discharge of their debts: Credit Counseling and Personal Financial Management. This guide will help you…
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