Ensuring Every Vote Counts

For nearly 15 years, the Law Foundation’s Voting Rights Project has helped provide people in psychiatric facilities with information on registering to vote, checking their registration status, and dropping off ballots.

During our most recent election in February, staff from our Health Program worked to ensure that clients in mental health hospitals and facilities were able to exercise their right to vote. Every vote counts and we are proud to continue this important project for this year’s presidential election.

Fighting for Education Rights

Under the federal Individual with Disabilities Education Act, every child has a right to a Free and Appropriate Public Education, but sometimes it takes the support of a lawyer to make sure that happens.

That was the case with Justin*, a seventeen-year-old foster youth who could not read or write and Clara*, a thirteen-year-old girl who was prematurely expelled from her therapeutic special day program. With help and expertise from our education rights attorneys, both students now have access to adequate and supportive educational environments and the opportunity to learn, grow, and reach their fullest potential. Read More

Save the Date - LACY Honors Awards & Luncheon

Mark your calendars for this year’s LACY Honors Awards & Luncheon! 

Friday, October 11, 2024

11:30 AM 1:00 PM

Crowne Plaza Hotel Palo Alto

Join more than 300 business, legal, and community leaders to show your support for the Law Foundation's Children & Youth program (Legal Advocates for Children & Youth). The program supports children and youth facing serious issues like physical and sexual abuse, entry into the foster care system, and homelessness. 

For more information visit lawfoundation.org/events. To learn more about support opportunities, please contact [email protected].

Honoring Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month



May is a time to honor the history, achievements, and resiliency of our community’s Asian American Pacific Islanders. Check out a few ways below to celebrate the distinct diversity and contributions of our Asian American Pacific Islander neighbors:

• Support AAPI owned businesses across the Bay Area

• Learn more about AAPI art, history, and culture by exploring local sites and events



• Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month from home with KQED’s special TV programming