The Family Center

Who We Are

The Family Center is a nonprofit organization working with New Yorkers affected by illness, crisis and loss. The Family Center’s Legal Services Department has a new name, one that better reflects who we are and what we do. We are the Legal Wellness Institute,  a boutique law department housed in a remarkable nonprofit agency.

We represent clients in all five boroughs of New York City in housing, family and matrimonial actions, public benefits administrative hearings, and lifetime planning.  We work in courts throughout New York City.  Our lawyers make sure that clients maintain housing, medical insurance, public benefits and family stability. We achieve excellent, lasting results for our clients and their families.

Our dedicated attorneys and advocates provide quality legal services to the most vulnerable New Yorkers – those struggling with the dual challenges of poverty and serious illness.

How to Get Help

We are offering remote services. Call our intake line Monday through Friday at (718) 789-3841 ext. 150.

Who We Serve

Area(s): Bronx County, Kings (Brooklyn) County, New York (Manhattan) County, Queens County, Richmond (Staten Island) County

Additional Service Area Info

Sliding scale based on income

Language(s) Spoken

• French / Français
• Haitian Creole / Kreyòl Ayisyen
• Spanish / Español

Income Guidelines

We serve individuals and families affected by illness regardless of their income. Our services are generally free; for clients of moderate means we have a sliding scale fee based on income.

Is this organization accessible by wheelchair?: NO

Does this organization provide access for the hearing impaired?: NO

Eligibility Restrictions

For help, you must be: – an individual affected by severe illness; or – a caregiver for a minor child who is not biologically your own.

Type of Help

This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources:

• Full Legal Representation
• Brief Advice

General Contact Information

Address            The Family Center

                493 Nostrand Avenue, 3rd floor (map)

                Brooklyn, NY 11216

Phone                718-789-3841, ext. 150

Fax                     718-638-1628

Website             http://www.thefamilycenter.org

Email                 info@thefamilycenter.org