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HIV/AIDS
Projects -
Special projects are available in most areas to help persons who are
HIV+ or who have AIDS. Since the income guideline for these projects is
more liberal, they can often provide services to
persons who would not otherwise qualify for services. These projects
prepare power of attorney documents, handle medical benefits problems,
and other special needs of persons with AIDS.
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Senior Citizen Projects
- These projects are
funded primarily by local Area Agencies on Aging to help persons age 60
and older. While Prairie State cannot deny representation based solely
on the person's income and assets, because of limited funding, the legal
services that are provided are generally targeted to seniors with the
greatest social and economic need. Elder abuse, nursing home issues, and
medical assistance issues are high priorities for these projects.
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Services to
Homeless
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DuPage Counties) These projects are funded by the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development to help persons who are homeless to
overcome obstacles to their ability to obtain housing. Extensive
outreach to the homeless is an important part of this project. In
addition, project attorneys tend to handle a wider range of legal
problems for these clients, which are directed at a long-term resolution
of the client's housing problems.
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