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CARLA�S STORY Carla had run away to the local shelter after experiencing abuse at the hands of her father and finding her mother unable to protect her due to alcoholism. Carla found temporary respite at the shelter but had no long-term plan. A LACY attorney worked extensively with Carla to find a protective family friend who was willing to obtain guardianship. Unfortunately, Carla�s father threatened the family and they were no longer willing to take her in. The LACY attorney petitioned Child Protective Services to take Carla in and provide her with the support she needed. LACY advocated for court orders that gave the family friends the comfort and security needed to provide Carla a stable home. LACY continues to represent Carla as she works to graduate from high school next year.

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Legal Advocates for Children & Youth: What's New

The Muslim American Society(MAS) recently gave LACY a generous donation of backpacks for school-age youth. Each backpack came stuffed with school supplies courtesy of MAS employees and volunteers. LACY staff are hard at work getting these backpacks out to their clients. LACY and the entire Law Foundation would like to thank MAS for its generous donation and support of the work being done on behalf of our community at-risk youth.