Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law

We protect victims of domestic violence and improve the well-being of children living in poverty by providing free family law assistance to low income persons.

[Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law @hbcfl]

For immediate domestic violence assistance: call the LA Superior Court at 213-830-0845 or check out their website at https://t.co/vp3WkAXexK. 
For more critical information visit https://t.co/gZrzqAZwOJ
Toda la información también está disponible en español.

[Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law @hbcfl]

Today’s publication of the @LADailyJournal @SFDailyJournal features the Buhai Center’s leadership transition and highlights continued support from our co-founding organizations. Click to read the full article: https://t.co/ONuRW8dOZH

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Living with an abusive partner can make it especially hard to identify or create opportunities to leave. You are not alone; our advocates are here 24/7 if you ever need help with a safety plan.

More here: https://t.co/OYCdzX7YEF

[Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law @hbcfl]

TWO days left until the end of our fiscal year on June 30th! Help us reach our goal of $750,000 by making a new donation today. Every gift makes a difference!

📞 Call [phone] x317
OR
💻 Donate online at https://t.co/w8L9ubf2pM

[Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law @hbcfl]

Seeking California-accredited lawyers with family law or related experience for handling cases, supervising volunteers, legal research, community outreach, drafting, and writing.

Salary Ranges: $64,480-90,000 commensurate with experience.

Visit: https://t.co/9OQBNnMxgg

[Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law @hbcfl]

Seeking Client Assistants for screening and enrollment of clients, case assistance, and community outreach.

🟣Bilingual (Spanish) Client Assistant
🟣Client Assistant

Salary Range: $35,000-45,000 commensurate with experience.

Learn more: https://t.co/9OQBNnMxgg

[Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law @hbcfl]

Seeking development professional with 3+ years of demonstrated successful experience in foundation and government grant writing and/or private philanthropy, including major donors, annual campaigns, and planned gifts.

Salary Range: $40,000- $65,000 commensurate with experience.

[Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law @hbcfl]

“Daddy has a gun!” Renata’s* 10-year-old son blurted out when she picked him and his two brothers up from their dad’s custody. She was determined to protect her children.

Read Renata's Story: https://t.co/gDzfiRNf73

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In her senior years with serious health concerns, her husband abandoned her and refused to provide any support. With the help of the Center, Gwen regained financial stability and got back some of the dignity she had lost.

Read Gwen's Story: https://t.co/prdZlsbd3W

[Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law @hbcfl]

Seeking development professional with 3+ years of demonstrated successful experience in foundation and government grant writing and/or private philanthropy, including major donors, annual campaigns, and planned gifts.

Salary Range: $40,000- $65,000 commensurate with experience.

[Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law @hbcfl]

Seeking Client Assistants for screening and enrollment of clients, case assistance, and community outreach.

🟣Bilingual (Spanish) Client Assistant
🟣Client Assistant

Salary Range: $35,000-45,000 commensurate with experience.

Learn more: https://t.co/9OQBNnMxgg

[Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law @hbcfl]

Seeking California-accredited lawyers with family law or related experience for handling cases, supervising volunteers, legal research, community outreach, drafting, and writing.

Salary Ranges: $64,480-90,000 commensurate with experience.

Visit: https://t.co/9OQBNnMxgg

[Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law @hbcfl]

It’s been a long struggle for Martin* and his son, Eddie* but thanks to the Harriett Buhai Center they are thriving together as a family at last.

Read Martin's Story: https://t.co/oeV0XKtjqN

[Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law @hbcfl]

Today, Angela is a community college graduate at age 43. She credits the Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law and her community college for helping to change her life.

Read Angela's Story: https://t.co/JBZdmxNk5O

[Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law @hbcfl]

With the blade of her husband’s butcher knife at her throat, Amara* pressed 911 but did not speak. She was afraid if she spoke her husband would “cut her into pieces” or worse, harm their child.

Read Amara's Story: https://t.co/EUHVmAneXG

[Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law @hbcfl]

Throughout her marriage, Gloria’s husband severely abused her, causing blindness in one eye. She fled and obtained a divorce. The judge awarded custody, support and an even split in property. But, Gloria never saw a penny.

Read Gloria's Story: https://t.co/qnTIeeJqM8

[Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law @hbcfl]

Smart and determined, Alena* graduated high school with a newborn son and got her college degree as a single parent. After her child’s father tracked her down and brutally assaulted her, she came to the Center for help.

Read Alena's Story: https://t.co/OnOd8pu6BW

[Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law @hbcfl]

Alex* cherishes his little girl, Ellie*. No one would know that she has a heart problem that needs surgery. With help from the Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law, Alex will now be able to assure Ellie gets the medical care she needs.

Read Alex's Story: https://t.co/A5Fm8n0QuT

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We have the following new positions open at HBCFL! 📣

⚫ Staff Attorney
⚫ Bilingual Legal Aid Client Assistant

Visit https://t.co/9OQBNnMxgg!

#losangeles #hiring #legalaid #probono #jobopportunity

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She smelled the gas before she heard his voice. Her husband of many years stood at the back door screaming, “I want to watch you burn,” and threatening to light a match.

Read Beatrice's Story: https://t.co/Lhh9Au2KCu

[Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law @hbcfl]

Lawyers, law school grads, and law students are welcome to join our Remote Volunteer Services Program (RSVP)!

If you are interested, please email [email protected] by March 14 for registration materials.

#volunteer #legalaid #probono #losangeles