Call Us at: 954-765-8950 | Open Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm
Call Us at: 954-765-8950 | Open Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm

Economic Advocacy & Community Health

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Economic Advocacy & Community Health

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The Economic Advocacy and Community Health (EACH) Project at CCLA seeks to secure equal justice for income eligible Broward County residents by effectively responding to the needs and goals of individual clients, identifying systemic legal problems that impact our community, and pursuing solutions to those problems.
For general information or to apply for assistance, please contact us at 954-736-2490.

Legal Areas

Healthcare Access

  • Medicaid and Medicare
  • Medically Needy Program
  • Florida Kidcare Assistance
  • Affordable Care Act
  • Prescription & services denials

Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Benefits)

Social Security (SSI/SSDI)

Temporary Assistance for Needy

Families (TANF)

Veterans

CCLA’s VALOR Project (Veteran Advocates Legal Outreach Representation,) funded in part by Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF), provides education, outreach and representation to Veterans, active duty military, and their families. For veterans’ assistance call 965-736-2456.

  • Name Change
  • Benefits Applications and Appeals (TANF, SSDI/SSI, VA Benefits)
  • Expungement
  • Child Support Enforcement
  • Driver License Issues
  • Military Discharge Status
  • Employment Discrimination
  • Consumer (foreclosure, garnishments, bankruptcy, credit card debt, small claims)
  • Housing issues (only for Veterans over 60)