In this case study, learn how Idaho Legal Aid Services and Legal Aid of Western Michigan implemented action plans to help clientele in danger of losing housing during COVID-19.
Model Practices and Innovations: Eviction and COVID-19 Cases
Grantees will learn how Idaho Legal Aid Services (ILAS) and Legal Aid of Western Michigan (LAWM):
1. Accommodated the influx of housing and eviction assistance requests during COVID-19;
2. Created informative videos to educate the community about the eviction process; and
3. Spearheaded a statewide eviction diversion program (EDP) to provide early intervention.
Hear from Jacob Workman, Managing Attorney at ILAS, and Karen Tjapkes, Director of Litigation at LAWM, about managing an influx of civil legal aid requests and the expanding number of low-income individuals and families receiving eviction assistance during COVID-19.
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