{"id":291,"date":"2025-09-03T05:39:49","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T05:39:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:declasi.org\/?page_id=291"},"modified":"2026-03-30T15:10:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T19:10:50","slug":"about-clasi","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/es\/about-clasi\/","title":{"rendered":"Acerca de CLASI"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light hero-pattern\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-232 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/themes\/clasi\/src\/images\/cardboard-texture.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-0f898d2f wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-content-justification-space-between is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9366075c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hero-pattern-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About CLASI<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full hero-pattern-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1222\" height=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/About_HeroPic.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/About_HeroPic.jpg 1222w, https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/About_HeroPic-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/About_HeroPic-1024x498.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/About_HeroPic-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/About_HeroPic-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1222px) 100vw, 1222px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>Founded in 1946, Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. (CLASI) is a statewide nonprofit organization offering free civil (non-criminal) legal assistance to Delawareans in need.<\/strong> CLASI is the oldest and largest civil legal aid organization in Delaware, and one of the oldest legal aid programs in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our attorneys and advocates work to protect and advance our clients\u2019 most fundamental rights and ensure that everyone has equal access to justice, regardless of their background. Through our offices in Wilmington, Dover, and Georgetown, we help individuals and families across Delaware to access the services and support they need to live healthy, safe, and independent lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CLASI provides free legal assistance to Delaware residents who meet certain eligibility criteria, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>People with disabilities, as Delaware\u2019s Protection &amp; Advocacy system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People age 60 and over<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People with low incomes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Immigrant victims of crime, abuse, and neglect<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Victims of housing discrimination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Legal Practice Areas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-clasi-icon-list block-icon-list__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns block-icon-list__wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"229\" height=\"229\" src=\"https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/disability.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-168\" style=\"width:120px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/disability.png 229w, https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/disability-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/disability-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 229px) 100vw, 229px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/legal-services\/disability-legal-services\/\">Disability<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"229\" height=\"229\" src=\"https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hand.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-172\" style=\"width:120px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hand.png 229w, https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hand-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hand-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 229px) 100vw, 229px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/legal-services\/domestic-violence-legal-services\/\">Domestic Violence<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"229\" height=\"229\" src=\"https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/elder.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-170\" style=\"width:120px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/elder.png 229w, https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/elder-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/elder-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 229px) 100vw, 229px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/legal-services\/elder-legal-services\/\">Elder<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"229\" height=\"229\" src=\"https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/family.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-171\" style=\"width:120px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/family.png 229w, https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/family-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/family-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 229px) 100vw, 229px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/legal-services\/family-legal-services\/\">Family<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-clasi-icon-list block-icon-list__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns block-icon-list__wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"229\" height=\"229\" src=\"https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/immigration.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174\" style=\"width:120px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/immigration.png 229w, https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/immigration-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/immigration-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 229px) 100vw, 229px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/legal-services\/immigration-legal-services\/\">Immigration<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"228\" height=\"229\" src=\"https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/housing.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-173\" style=\"width:120px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/housing.png 228w, https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/housing-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/housing-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 228px) 100vw, 228px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/legal-services\/housing-legal-services\/\">Housing<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"229\" height=\"229\" src=\"https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dollar.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-169\" style=\"width:120px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dollar.png 229w, https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dollar-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dollar-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 229px) 100vw, 229px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/legal-services\/public-benefits-legal-services\/\">Public Benefits<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1009\" height=\"1010\" src=\"https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/About_Pic1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-297 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/About_Pic1.jpg 1009w, https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/About_Pic1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/About_Pic1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/About_Pic1-768x769.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/About_Pic1-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1009px) 100vw, 1009px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Individual Assistance and Impact Advocacy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Through <strong>individual case representation<\/strong>, we help our clients obtain shelter, government benefits, educational services, medical services, orders of protection from abuse, legal immigration status, and other civil legal remedies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CLASI also engages in <strong>broader impact advocacy<\/strong> through litigation, community education, and legislative and policy advocacy on the state and national levels to further the interests of the clients and communities we serve.\u2028<br><br><strong>Learn more about the work of CLASI&#8217;s programs and units:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-btn-midnight-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/programs-and-units\/\">Programs and Units<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-8d21ca63a51830a635749d7e58864ca4 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-34267e2eb9e221bf4c34d60ebdd8f635\">Our Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>CLASI delivers life-changing legal support to individuals and families across Delaware\u2014protecting health, safety, and civil rights for people of all ages and backgrounds. In 2024, we handled nearly 8,000 cases, helping more than 18,000 Delawareans. Our advocacy goes beyond individual cases to tackle broader issues like lead paint removal, prison conditions, school funding, and the right to representation in eviction cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-primary-color has-tertiary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-21f97830e2f1c709a59a72e32d894a98 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent);border-right-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent);border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent);border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent);border-left-width:6px;margin-right:0;margin-left:0\">\n<p><em>\u201cThere is no way I could have kept myself or my children safe if it wasn\u2019t for all of the hard work and expertise of my CLASI lawyer. There was no way I could have afforded a lawyer since I was being financially abused. I cannot emphasize enough what a valuable and essential resource CLASI is for victims\/survivors of domestic violence and their children. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2013 Former CLASI Client, Domestic Violence Unit<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Learn more about our impact, read our client stories, and view our annual reports here:\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-btn-midnight-background-color has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/impact\/\">Our Impact<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-da7ea29c10196c27b0cf057384ac5c4c\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">Client Stories<\/h2>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);\" class=\"wp-block-clasi-card-carousel\">\n\t<style>\n\t\t#splide-1 .splide__slide {\n\t\t\tpadding: 8px;\n\t\t}\n\t\t\n\t\t\/* Arrow styles *\/\n\t\t#splide-1 .splide__arrow {\n\t\t\tbackground: transparent;\n\t\t\tborder: 0px solid #dddddd;\n\t\t\tborder-radius: 50%;\n\t\t}\n\t\t\n\t\t#splide-1 .splide__arrow:hover {\n\t\t\tbackground: #f0f0f0;\n\t\t}\n\t\t\n\t\t#splide-1 .splide__arrow svg {\n\t\t\tfill: #42558C;\n\t\t}\n\t\t\n\t\t#splide-1 .splide__arrow:hover svg {\n\t\t\tfill: #061829;\n\t\t}\n\t\t\n\t\t\/* Pagination styles *\/\n\t\t#splide-1 .splide__pagination button {\n\t\t\tbackground-color: #d3d3d3 !important;\n\t\t}\n\t\t\n\t\t#splide-1 .splide__pagination button.is-active {\n\t\t\tbackground-color: #42558C !important;\n\t\t}\n\t\t\n\t\t\/* Compact navigation colors *\/\n\t\t#splide-1 .carousel-nav-compact {\n\t\t\t--arrow-color: #42558C;\n\t\t\t--arrow-hover-color: #061829;\n\t\t\t--arrow-bg: transparent;\n\t\t\t--arrow-hover-bg: #f0f0f0;\n\t\t\t--pagination-color: #d3d3d3;\n\t\t\t--pagination-active-color: #42558C;\n\t\t}\n\t\t\n\t\t#splide-1 .carousel-nav-prev,\n\t\t#splide-1 .carousel-nav-next {\n\t\t\tcolor: var(--arrow-color);\n\t\t\tbackground: var(--arrow-bg);\n\t\t\tborder: 0px solid #dddddd;\n\t\t\tborder-radius: 50%;\n\t\t}\n\t\t\n\t\t#splide-1 .carousel-nav-prev:hover:not(:disabled),\n\t\t#splide-1 .carousel-nav-next:hover:not(:disabled) {\n\t\t\tcolor: var(--arrow-hover-color);\n\t\t\tbackground: var(--arrow-hover-bg);\n\t\t}\n\t\t\n\t\t#splide-1 .pagination-dot {\n\t\t\tbackground: var(--pagination-color);\n\t\t}\n\t\t\n\t\t#splide-1 .pagination-dot.active {\n\t\t\tbackground: var(--pagination-active-color);\n\t\t}\n\t<\/style>\n\t<div class=\"splide card-carousel\" \n\t     id=\"splide-1\"\n\t     data-arrows=\"true\"\n\t     data-pagination=\"true\"\n\t     data-gap=\"16\"\n\t     data-perpage=\"1\"\n\t     data-perpage-tablet=\"1\"\n\t     data-perpage-mobile=\"1\"\n\t     data-arrows-with-pagination=\"true\"\n\t     data-autoplay=\"false\"\n\t     data-autoplay-interval=\"3000\"\n\t     data-pause-on-hover=\"true\"\n\t     data-pause-on-focus=\"true\"\n\t     data-transition-type=\"slide\"\n\t     data-transition-speed=\"400\"\n\t     data-enable-keyboard=\"true\"\n\t     data-loop=\"true\"\n\t     data-rewind=\"false\"\n\t     data-video-autoplay=\"false\"\n\t     data-video-muted=\"true\"\n\t     data-video-fill-mode=\"false\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__track\">\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"splide__list\">\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"splide__slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group carousel-card has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow card\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:0px;background-color:#dfddce;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);box-shadow:none\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent);border-right-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent);border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent);border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent);border-left-width:6px;margin-right:0;margin-left:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0a64c007b8a7a38409538a8629dc7706\"><em>Joyce was a pleasure to work with. Sometimes in situations similar to mine, those who are there to &#8220;help&#8221; have a way of making you feel less than. I&#8217;m proud to say that was NOT the case with Joyce. She was understanding, empathized with me, and provided me with options to assist with my housing issue. I wholeheartedly appreciate Joyce and CLASI for their help. A heavy weight was lifted off of my shoulders once I knew I could keep a roof over my family&#8217;s head. Thank you!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-396221a456a03f9dced0767939d2d824\">\u2013 \u00a0<strong>CLASI Housing Unit Client<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"splide__slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group carousel-card has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow card\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:0px;background-color:#dfddce;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);box-shadow:none\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent);border-right-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent);border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent);border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent);border-left-width:6px;margin-right:0;margin-left:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c4486b72c41adde879eed602d96fb2d3\"><em>Please know that your kindness and patience helped me get through a very difficult time in my life. Divorce is difficult, however not being able to afford an attorney was so very frightening and stressful on levels that I cannot express. In addition to having an elderly mother suffering with dementia, along with my own health issues, at times it felt like more than I could bear. That being said, with the assistance of CLASI, I was able to weather this storm called divorce. I couldn&#8217;t have made it without the endeavors of this organization. Once again, thank you for all you do!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-66c469416606a510f5cdc1efacf5b9e9\">\u2013 \u00a0<strong>CLASI Medical-Legal Partnership Client<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"splide__slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group carousel-card has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow card\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:0px;background-color:#dfddce;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);box-shadow:none\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent);border-right-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent);border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent);border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent);border-left-width:6px;margin-right:0;margin-left:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1d232310dd39d5094573a203a7908552\"><em>The help provided by my advocate was extraordinary. She was relentless in helping resolve my issue and treated me with the utmost respect and kindness answering all questions with uncommon clarity and patience. I will be eternally grateful for her help.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-396221a456a03f9dced0767939d2d824\">\u2013 \u00a0<strong>CLASI Housing Unit Client<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"splide__slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group carousel-card has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow card\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:0px;background-color:#dfddce;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);box-shadow:none\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent);border-right-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent);border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent);border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent);border-left-width:6px;margin-right:0;margin-left:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9de1accd1662cf64945da62b03c48155\"><em>The representation I received from my attorney was exceptional and service that I will cherish. She was a beacon of light during my time of darkness. I would request her for representation as well as refer others to her. Thank you for your time and patience.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-396221a456a03f9dced0767939d2d824\">\u2013 \u00a0<strong>CLASI Housing Unit Client<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/li>\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Compact navigation -->\n\t\t<div class=\"carousel-nav-compact\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"carousel-nav-prev\" aria-label=\"Previous\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M15.41 7.41L14 6l-6 6 6 6 1.41-1.41L10.83 12z\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"carousel-pagination\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"pagination-dot active\" \n\t\t\t\t\t        aria-label=\"Go to slide 1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"pagination-dot \" \n\t\t\t\t\t        aria-label=\"Go to slide 2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"pagination-dot \" \n\t\t\t\t\t        aria-label=\"Go to slide 3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"pagination-dot \" \n\t\t\t\t\t        aria-label=\"Go to slide 4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<button class=\"carousel-nav-next\" aria-label=\"Next\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M8.59 16.59L10 18l6-6-6-6-1.41 1.41L13.17 12z\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-d8c0be80 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-btn-midnight-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/news-and-stories\/category\/clasi-stories\/\">Read More Client Stories<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-style-left-red-graphic\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Mission, Vision, &amp; Strategy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>CLASI\u2019s mission is to achieve equal justice through creative and persistent civil legal advocacy that protects Delawareans\u2019 most fundamental rights and secures access to basic needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CLASI has adopted a strategic plan to help guide our work and development as an organization. Incorporating the perspectives of our clients, employees, and the community at large, our vision includes the following pillars:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CLASI provides high-quality legal aid to individuals and communities in order to promote a more just Delaware. We protect and advance the most fundamental rights of people across Delaware, including persons living in poverty, individuals age 60 +, persons with disabilities, victims of crime, and survivors of domestic violence.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLASI is a healthy, well-run, collaborative, and transparent workplace.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLASI, along with its civil rights partners, works to enhance financial support for civil legal services in Delaware, its visibility in the community, and the variety of its funding sources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more details \u2013 including our goals for serving our community and ensuring equal access to justice for all Delawareans \u2013 we encourage you to review our full strategic plan using the link below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-btn-midnight-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/CLASI-Strategic-Plan.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLASI Strategic Plan<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/About_Pic2-580x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-339 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/About_Pic2-580x1024.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/About_Pic2-170x300.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/About_Pic2-768x1356.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/About_Pic2-7x12.jpg 7w, https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/About_Pic2.jpg 837w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-half-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a8e7b9ce wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-style-texture\" style=\"grid-template-columns:35% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"737\" src=\"https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/About_Pic3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-362 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/About_Pic3.jpg 724w, https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/About_Pic3-295x300.jpg 295w, https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/About_Pic3-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-907cb1d6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:0\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6ce3d2f13aa2fbd6795ca971d2c74940\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;text-transform:uppercase\">Careers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As we continue to grow our organization, we are actively seeking talented individuals to join our team. Visit our Careers page to discover exciting opportunities for meaningful work in civil legal advocacy with CLASI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-btn-midnight-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/careers\/\">CLASI Careers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-db4a86b0013c330cd4e7e92c4560d7d8 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center is-style-left-bottom-red-graphic\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-tertiary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-175668c3ad99b7ba248e6152ae44e1f9\">Our History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nearly 80 years ago, four leaders of the Delaware Bar \u2013 J. Caleb Boggs, William Poole, Collins J. Seitz, Sr., and Clarence A. Southerland \u2013 recognized the urgent need to provide free legal services to people with low incomes in Delaware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They were inspired by a speech given at the American Bar Association\u2019s annual meeting in 1945 by attorney Harrison Tweed. He implored his colleagues to \u201cengage more wholeheartedly, and perhaps even a little dangerously, in things which concern the public good and are \u2013 and this is important \u2013 things of which lawyers possess special knowledge.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tweed argued that legal aid was essential to achieving equal justice and to the success of the adversarial court system, and that the Bar was obligated to provide these legal services to those who could not afford them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"652\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CLASI-Founds-in-1986.png\" alt=\"Photo of CLASI founders Collins J. Seitz, J. Caleb Boggs, and William Poole in 1986.\" class=\"wp-image-1701 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CLASI-Founds-in-1986.png 652w, https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CLASI-Founds-in-1986-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CLASI-Founds-in-1986-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top is-style-right-red-graphic\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"406\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CLASI-Wilmington-Office-1970s.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1703 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CLASI-Wilmington-Office-1970s.png 406w, https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CLASI-Wilmington-Office-1970s-204x300.png 204w, https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CLASI-Wilmington-Office-1970s-8x12.png 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 406px) 100vw, 406px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>On the plane ride back from the meeting, Poole and Seitz discussed creating a legal aid society in Delaware, and the Delaware State Bar Association appointed a committee the following year to organize legal aid services in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The committee was chaired by Clarence A. Southerland, who went on to become the first chief justice of the Delaware Supreme Court. It also included Deputy Family Court Judge J. Caleb Boggs and Vice Chancellor Seitz, who later served on the Delaware Supreme Court and as chief judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Legal Aid Society of Delaware was incorporated on May 2, 1946. In its first year, it had a budget of $3,600, which was donated by members of the Delaware Bar. It employed just one part-time attorney and served 204 clients.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since then, the organization today known as Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. (CLASI), has grown to include 80 full-time staff members and serve over 7,800 clients a year. CLASI has continuously evolved and innovated to meet the most pressing legal needs of our community and achieve our founders\u2019 vision of equal justice for all Delawareans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Drawn from the article &#8220;Legal Aid&#8221; by Judith A. Schuenmeyer in The Delaware Bar in the Twentieth Century, published by the Delaware State Bar Association.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-image:url(&apos;https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/view-building-architecture-london-city-1-scaled.jpg&apos;);background-size:cover;\" class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4e222474 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained has-background\">\n<div class=\"block-timeline__wrapper\" id=\"timeline-carousel-69e2418bc29cb\">\n\t<!-- Year navigation -->\n\t<ul class=\"block-timeline__years\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"timeline-year active\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-splide-slide=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t1940s\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"timeline-year \"\n\t\t\t\tdata-splide-slide=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t1950s\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"timeline-year \"\n\t\t\t\tdata-splide-slide=\"2\">\n\t\t\t\t1960s\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"timeline-year \"\n\t\t\t\tdata-splide-slide=\"3\">\n\t\t\t\t1970s\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"timeline-year \"\n\t\t\t\tdata-splide-slide=\"4\">\n\t\t\t\t1980s\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"timeline-year \"\n\t\t\t\tdata-splide-slide=\"5\">\n\t\t\t\t1990s\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"timeline-year \"\n\t\t\t\tdata-splide-slide=\"6\">\n\t\t\t\t2000s\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"timeline-year \"\n\t\t\t\tdata-splide-slide=\"7\">\n\t\t\t\t2010s\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"timeline-year \"\n\t\t\t\tdata-splide-slide=\"8\">\n\t\t\t\t2020s\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"timeline-year \"\n\t\t\t\tdata-splide-slide=\"9\">\n\t\t\t\tToday\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t<!-- Carousel -->\n\t<div class=\"block-timeline__carousel-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"block-timeline__heading\">CLASI Through the Years<\/h2>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"block-timeline__carousel splide\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"splide__track\">\n\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"splide__list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"splide__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1940s<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>J. Caleb Boggs, William Poole, Collins J. Seitz, Sr., and Clarence A. Southerland establish the \u201cLegal Aid Society of Delaware\u201d in 1946. <br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the first year, it had one part-time staff attorney, a budget of $3,600, and served 204 clients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"splide__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1950s<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Legal Aid Society of Delaware becomes a member of the United Community Fund of Delaware (currently the United Way of Delaware). <br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A second part-time attorney is added to the staff.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"splide__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1960s<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Legal Aid Society and Community Action of Greater Wilmington establish the Community Law Service, funded by the Office of Economic Opportunity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"splide__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1970s<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Legal Aid Society and Community Law Service merge to become Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. (CLASI).<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLASI expands to serve Kent and Sussex Counties.<br>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Elder Law Program is established to serve older adults.<br>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Disabilities Law Program is established after the Governor appoints CLASI as Delaware\u2019s federally mandated Protection and Advocacy system for individuals with developmental disabilities.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLASI purchases an office building on Washington Street in Wilmington and an office building on Market Street in Georgetown.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"splide__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1980s<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CLASI continues to grow its staff and programming, and begins receiving funding from the Delaware Interest on Lawyers\u2019 Trust Accounts (IOLTA) program, established by the Delaware Supreme Court.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLASI develops a new unit in response to the growing Spanish-speaking population in Delaware, staffed by a bilingual attorney, paralegal, and receptionist.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The federal government creates a Protection and Advocacy program for people with mental illness, expanding the scope of the advocacy efforts of the Disabilities Law Program.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLASI establishes a Patient Advocate position to protect the rights of patients at the Delaware Psychiatric Hospital.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"737\" src=\"https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/OurImpact_Pic6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/OurImpact_Pic6.png 724w, 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Women, Healthy Babies program for high-risk pregnant women. <br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Medical-Legal Partnership continues to expand and partner with additional health and social service providers across the state.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"splide__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2020s<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A new Delaware Supreme Court rule allows non-attorney Qualified Tenant Advocates supervised by legal aid attorneys to represent tenants in eviction cases.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLASI helps pass historic legislation creating a \u201cright to representation\u201d for low-income renters facing eviction, making Delaware just the fourth U.S. state to provide this right.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"splide__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Today<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CLASI now has 80 full-time employees and an operating budget of $12.4 million.<br> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Last year, CLASI handled 7,897 cases, impacting 18,727 individuals and household members across Delaware.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-half-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-28dce61b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-style-texture\" style=\"grid-template-columns:35% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"505\" src=\"https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_4749-1024x505.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1571 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_4749-1024x505.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_4749-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_4749-768x379.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_4749-1536x758.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_4749-2048x1010.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_4749-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-907cb1d6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:0\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1fc2695240322b09ad097ee220399e85\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;text-transform:uppercase\">Board and staff<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Get to know the passionate and talented members of our team who are dedicated to creating a more just Delaware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-btn-midnight-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.declasi.org\/team\/\">Meet Our Team<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center is-style-cta has-tertiary-background-color has-background\"><figure 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