Family Preparedness Workshop

Students will help immigrant parents prepare powers of attorney and other documents to provide for the care of their children in the event of the parents’ arrest by immigration agents and/or deportation. Students also may assist families with other tasks related to planning for potential family separation.

Organization

Mithoff Pro Bono Program

The Family Preparedness Workshop is a student-led pro bono effort administered by the Mithoff Program.

Project Details

Project Date

Saturday, March 8

Project Time
9:30am-3:30pm
Approximate hours of work requested
7 hours, including training
Training
Thursday, March 6, 12pm-1pm (TNH 3.125)
Skills used
Client interviewing; document preparation/review
Project location
South Austin
Number of student volunteers requested
24
Class year preference
1L, 2L, 3L, LLM
Required skills
Spanish very helpful but not required