Lawyers for Kids

Are you a Nationwide Children’s patient who needs legal help? Talk with your provider for more information.

If you or your child receive care at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, you may be eligible for free legal help through Lawyers for Kids (LFK). Patients can meet with LFK attorneys to receive free and confidential legal help on issues affecting their health and well-being, including:

  • Benefits issues such as Medicaid, food stamps, OWF, childcare, unemployment
  • Housing concerns that include bugs/infestations, mold, lead, broken appliances, electrical/plumbing/heating/water issues, eviction, foreclosure
  • Family issues such as divorce, custody, domestic violence, civil protection orders
  • Debt concerns like bankruptcy, collections, tax, or IRS notices
  • Education issues such as suspension/expulsion, special education rights, bullying, IEPs and 504 plans
  • Legal barriers that may be preventing employment and/or housing, record sealing, expungements
  • Guardianship for medically complex children turning 18 who need assistance

If you have questions, contact your doctor, nurse, social worker or Partners For Kids care coordinator for more information. You must be a current patient of Nationwide Children’s Hospital to be referred to LFK.