FAQ
Can CWEALF answer questions about any legal issue?
How do I reach a CWEALF Advocate?
What if I can't call when the Information & Referral (I & R) line is open?
Can I meet an Advocate in person?
Do you provide legal representation?
I want to ensure CWEALF's services continue to be available free of charge, what can I do to help?
How do I donate?
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Can CWEALF answer questions about any legal issue?
CWEALF can help you understand legal issues related to family law, sex discrimination in employment and education, and LGBT civil rights.
How do I reach a CWEALF Advocate?
There are several ways to reach a CWEALF Advocate.
By Phone:
Monday, Wednesday - Friday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and Tuesday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Greater Hartford: 860-524-0601
Toll Free: 800-479-2949
Online:
Email an Advocate in English or Spanish anytime. Please allow 2 business days for a response.
In Person:
CWEALF Community Advocates provide services at community based-organizations in Hartford, New Britain, and select Community Colleges around the state. For more information, see below.
What if I can't call when the Information & Referral (I & R) line is open?
Due to funding and staffing restraints, our phone line is open for four hours a day. If you can't call when the line is open, you can send us a message; this allows you to communicate with us whenever you have time. Be sure to include the best time and method for one of our Advocates to get back to you.
Can I meet an Advocate in person?
Yes. Community Advocate Nilda Rivera is available to meet people in Hartford at CRT and CT OneStop, and at the YWCA in New Britain. Call 860-247-6090 x108 to schedule an appointment. Nilda is fluent in English and Spanish.
Elizabeth Marshall, CWEALF's Community Educator & Advocate, is available to meet students in allied health fields at community colleges across the state. Call 860-247-6090 x105 to schedule an appointment.
Do you provide legal representation?
Unfortunately CWEALF cannot provide legal representation. We have a list of attorneys who take referrals from CWEALF. These attorneys provide a free initial consultation and will work out a payment plan or sliding-scale fee for CWEALF's clients.
In some cases, CWEALF will also provide legal advocacy services, such as attending court with a client, assisting with paperwork, or contacting the agencies involved in a case to facilitate better communication. These services are provided when individuals encounter barriers or road blocks to resolving their situation.
I want to ensure CWEALF's services continue to be available free of charge, what can I do to help?
There are many ways to help make sure CWEALF continues to provide free, high quality services for women, girls and their families in Connecticut.
- Donate – CWEALF is a non-profit organization and the Legal Education Program is made possible by the generosity of our supporters.
- Volunteer – CWEALF depends on volunteers from inside and outside the legal community to help with a number of our programs and initiatives.
For more information on how to help CWEALF, visit the Get Involved section our website.
How do I donate?
Donating is easy and there are several options.
- Online - make a donation through our secure server.
- Check or Money Order – checks and money orders should be made out to CWEALF and mailed to our office in Hartford: 75 Charter Oak Avenue, Suite 1-300, Hartford, CT 06106.
- Over the phone – call our administrative line 860-247-6090 and make a donation using your credit card.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes. All donations are tax-deductible and greatly appreciated. Plus, when you donate to CWEALF you know your donation is in good hands. CWEALF has over 35 years of experience affecting change in communities and adheres to rigorous accounting standards.
