CARES Program Interest Form
Public Counsel’s CARES (Connecting Angelenos to Resources and Essential Services) program is a pro bono initiative that empowers attorneys, law students, and volunteers to provide direct advocacy for low-income and unhoused people navigating the public benefits system at Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) offices. Since its launch over 30 years ago as a result of a lawsuit, CARES has been a critical resource for helping Angelenos secure the support they need to survive and thrive. A 1.5-hour remote training is required, and advocacy outings are in-person during regular business hours. This opportunity requires in-person availability, and is not available on weekends. If you are interested in other volunteering opportunities at Public Counsel, please see https://publiccounsel.org/join-us/volunteer/ (this form is only for CARES). Please allow up to two weeks to receive a response.
Are you submitting this form as: (Select one – Required)
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An individual interested in volunteering
A law student interested in signing up a student organization or affinity group
A law firm representative inquiring about opportunities for attorneys and/or summer associates
Other
Contact Name
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First Name
Last Name
Law Firm/Law School/Organization
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Enter N/A if not applicable
Email address
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example@example.com
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
If you are a law firm or student organization representative, how many attorneys, summer associates, or students may be interested in participating? (Please specify the number of attorneys and summer associates separately.)
e.g., 5 attorneys, 8 summer associates
Do you have any questions or specific requests regarding participation in the CARES program?
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