Child Advocate Legal Guidance

Summary

In Pennsylvania, you can seek a Child Advocate Attorney to represent your childs mental health needs in court. Free legal aid may be available due to your disability status. If your current legal aid attorney isnt helpful, consider requesting a different attorney from the same organization or contact the Pennsylvania Bar Association for additional resources.

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I need a child advacte that can go into court and advocate that my child needs inpatient metal health services not secure locked sitting like a jail
Hello ****, could you please tell me which state you are located in? This will help me provide you with the most accurate information.
Pennsylvania
Hello ****, in Pennsylvania, you can seek assistance from a Child Advocate Attorney. They can represent your child's best interests in court. However, please remember that final decisions lie with the judge. It's essential to gather strong evidence supporting your child's need for mental health services.
I can't afford a attorney I'm on disability
Hello ****, in Pennsylvania, you may be eligible to obtain free legal aid due to your disability status. Here are a few organizations that might help:
*. Legal Aid of Southeast Pennsylvania: Specializes in various legal issues, including family law.
*. Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network: Provides free legal assistance to low-income individuals.
Please reach out to them for assistance.
He has legal aid already
Hello ****, that's great to hear. Please communicate this need to the legal aid attorney. They can help you navigate the process to advocate for mental health services for your child in court.
He is not helping
I'm sorry to hear that. If your current legal aid attorney isn't helpful, consider requesting a different attorney from the same organization. Alternatively, you could contact the Pennsylvania Bar Association for guidance. They may be able to point you towards additional resources or services.