Child Custody

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Question: If I am given guardianship over a minor and take day to day care of the minor, can I add them to my food stamp case and section 8 housing case?

Answer:

Questions regarding the guardianship of a minor, and related issues can be addressed by using the link below. These questions are beyond the scope of AZLawHelp.
( http://www.azlawhelp.org/articles_info.cfm?mc=7&sc=41&articleid=129)

Arizona has three general services Legal Aid organizations which cover different regions of the state. Community Legal Services (800) 852-9075 covers Maricopa, Mohave, Yavapai, Yuma and LaPaz Counties. Southern Arizona Legal Aid (800) 640-9465 covers Southern Arizona. DNA People’s Legal Services (800) 789-7287 covers Northern Arizona.
All Legal Services programs in Arizona differ, and their criteria for accepting cases vary as well. The legal aid organizations above all have the same criteria of income restrictions and legal status requirements, but do have varying priorities.
The other specialized focus legal service programs typically assist those in the greatest need such as seniors facing eviction or the loss of public benefits. If the legal services program in your area cannot assist you, you may be able to find a lawyer through lawyer referral services in Maricopa County (602) 257-4434 or Pima County (520) 623-4625.
The State Bar also maintains a listing of all Arizona attorneys on their website, and certifies “specialists” in eight legal areas. (Not all attorneys seek such certification, however.) Lists of specialists can also be found at the State Bar of Arizona’s website.
To find out about more Arizona resources that may be able to assist you, you can contact LegalLEARN, Legal Information & Resources at (866) 637-5341 . You will also find useful information on many legal topics on Arizona’s legal services Web site. (http://www.azlawhelp.org/articles_info.cfm?mc=1&sc=6&articleid=129 Food Stamps, Cash Assistance Article)