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From Courthouse to Community: How AVLF is Meeting Atlanta Families Where They Are

January 30, 2026

AVLF brings justice from the courthouse to the community with office locations, mobile advocacy units, and partnerships in schools and healthcare settings across Atlanta.

Safe Families Office (SFO)

Courthouse based resource that provides temporary protective orders for survivors of intimate partner abuse.

Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (AVLF) and CHRIS 180 Celebrate Grand Opening of Joint Office Serving Westside Community

May 21, 2024

On Friday, May 17, 2024, Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (AVLF) and CHRIS 180 proudly opened their new joint office, dedicated to providing comprehensive support services to the Westside community. The event marked a significant milestone in the partnership between AVLF and CHRIS 180, uniting their…

AVLF program to help families thrive

November 14, 2022

The Standing With Our Neighbors program was included in Casey Family Programs publication.

AVLF and Friends Provide Holiday Gifts for Local Families

December 30, 2020

This year, AVLF and our community partners spread a little holiday cheer by delivering gifts and wrapping paper to local families.

Boyd Collar Nolen Tuggle & Roddenbery Commits to Taking 10 Safe & Stable Families Cases

April 28, 2020

The COVID-19 crisis puts survivors of intimate partner abuse in great danger. Here's why Boyd Collar Nolen Tuggle & Roddenbery's commitment is a game-changer.

Safe and Stable Families Project Partners with Spelman College

March 3, 2020

AVLF's Safe & Stable Families team is partnering with Spelman College to provide free legal and social resources to survivors on campus.

Safe & Stable Families Honors Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2019 [PHOTOS]

October 30, 2019

This October, our Safe and Stable Families team spent Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2019 honoring survivors and sharing resources with the community.

Annual Campaign Steering Committee Tours Safe Families Office, Fulton County Courthouse

August 26, 2019

The 2019 Annual Campaign Steering Committee gathered in the Safe Families Office to meet staff and learn about their work with survivors of intimate partner abuse.

Survivor of Abuse Finds Safe Housing – But the Battle Isn’t Over

June 18, 2019

In honor of Georgia Paralegal Week, the Atlanta Paralegal Association stepped up to support our client in her transition from abuse to stability.

Safe and Stable Homes Team Members Named 2019 Racial Justice Institute Fellows

May 23, 2019

The Shriver Center's Racial Justice Institute trains each cohort on racial equity in anti-poverty advocacy. The Fellows’ advocacy covers issues such as criminal justice reform, consumer protection, and immigrants’ rights, and more.

Safe Families Team Members Take Leadership Roles with Fulton County Family Violence Task Force

May 20, 2019

The Fulton County Family Violence Task Force was create to address any and all institutional barriers survivors of family violence face when seeking safety and stability.

Safe & Stable Families Receives Generous Funding from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

April 26, 2019

Georgia’s Criminal Justice Coordinating Council just awarded our Safe & Stable Families Project generous funding over the next three years.

The Safe Families Office Commemorates 10th Anniversary

February 14, 2019

The Collaboration of PADV, Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation and the Fulton County State and Superior Courts Have Helped Thousands of Victims of Domestic Abuse

AVLF’s Safe Families Office Prepares to Celebrate 10th Anniversary

January 25, 2019

In February, AVLF is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Safe Families Office - Georgia's first lawyer-staffed, courthouse-based walk-in clinic for survivors of domestic abuse.

Safe and Stable Families Welcomes New Staff Members

January 20, 2019

In the last year, the Safe and Stable Families Project has brought on five new team members to support survivors of intimate partner violence and grow our community partnerships.

Safe & Stable Families Spends #DVAM2018 Spreading Awareness

October 30, 2018

For this year's Domestic Violence Awareness Month, AVLF's Safe and Stable Families team focused on sharing resources with our community.

Georgia Bar Foundation Gives $100,000 to Safe and Stable Families Project

September 27, 2018

At its most recent meeting, the Georgia Bar Foundation announced a $100,000 grant to Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation.

Women of the Board Pack Emergency Kits for Safe Families Office Clients

July 19, 2018

The women of Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation's Board of Directors packed emergency kits to support survivors of domestic/intimate partner violence.

Clothing Brand Chloe Kristyn Partners with AVLF’s Safe and Stable Families Project

May 3, 2018

Luxury clothing line Chloe Kristyn has teamed up with AVLF to raise money for our Safe and Stable Families Project.

Safe and Stable Homes Team Honored for Community Impact

April 26, 2018

AVLF's Safe and Stable Homes team was honored with two special awards this month, which recognize their commitment to lifting Atlanta communities.

Fifth Annual PurSHOEing Justice Raises Over $96,000 for the Safe and Stable Families Project

March 5, 2018

This year's PurSHOEing Justice was wildly successful, raising more funds for our Safe and Stable Families program than any previous event.

She & Her Children Are Finally Safe

January 9, 2018

“I am very thankful for the help and great advice from attorney Andrew Thompson.” – Ms. Carson

Safe and Stable Families Director Jamie Perez Wins Family First Award

November 27, 2017

Perez received the honor for her tireless work on behalf of survivors of domestic violence.

Knowing She’s Safe? Priceless.

November 27, 2017

Ms. Boyd visited the Safe Families Office after her boyfriend became enraged about what she wore to work. They had been dating less than a year.

Safe & Stable Families Focus on Awareness and Outreach in October [Photos]

November 18, 2017

This year's Domestic Violence Awareness Month brought collaboration between organizations to the forefront of the conversation.

Safe Families Office Children’s Corner Receives Makeover

August 2, 2017

Children who accompany their parents to the SFO can entertain themselves with a new kids' kitchen, which includes kid-sized pots and pans and play food.

Safe Families Office Gets Tech Overhaul

July 6, 2017

Thanks to a grant from the AEC Trust and with support from TechBridge, starting July 24, the SFO will become completely digital. The advances in technology will better address our needs, the needs of our clients, and the needs of the court.

Letter from Leadership: Jamie Perez on Why the Safe Families Office Matters

March 29, 2017

Imagine that you have just been berated, beaten, and bloodied by your partner. Maybe it’s the first time. Maybe it’s the 51st time. It happened in front of your three children. You once conveyed some of what has been happening to friends and family, but they looked at you like you had to be exaggerating.

Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors

January 26, 2026

Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (AVLF) is pleased to announce the election of five new members to its Board of Directors. Each will serve a three-year term as an At-Large Director, strengthening AVLF’s leadership at a pivotal moment for the organization and the communities it serves.…

Volunteer: Landlord-Tenant Training

September 17 @ 10:00 am

This training is targeted to attorneys who would like to volunteer with AVLF by accepting landlord-tenant cases, but everyone is welcome to attend. AVLF's Safe and Stable Homes Project assists tenants facing landlord issues and illegal evictions with information and support to be able to…

Volunteer: Landlord-Tenant Training

May 21 @ 5:30 pm

AVLF's Safe and Stable Homes Project assists tenants facing landlord issues and illegal evictions with information and support to be able to advocate for themselves and connects them with volunteer attorneys for advice and/or full representation as appropriate. In this virtual training, attendees will learn…

Volunteer: Landlord-Tenant Training

March 19 @ 10:00 am

Volunteer: Eviction Defense Training

August 20 @ 10:00 am

This training is targeted to attorneys who would like to volunteer with AVLF by assisting with eviction defense cases, but everyone is welcome to attend. AVLF's Safe and Stable Homes Project assists tenants facing landlord issues and illegal evictions with information and support to…

Volunteer: Eviction Defense Training

April 16 @ 5:30 pm

Volunteer: Eviction Defense Training

February 19 @ 10:00 am

Fighting Evictions in Atlanta: 11Alive Features AVLF’s Saturday Lawyer Program

January 14, 2026

Watch 11Alive's interview with AVLF Director Sarah Babcock about free eviction defense services helping Atlanta residents secure safe, stable housing.

A Fresh Start, A New Future

December 11, 2025

Toni came to Georgia for a fresh start — and with AVLF’s support, she began to rebuild her life Read More Impact Stories from AVLF >> When Toni*, a single mother, moved to Georgia without a support system, she quickly found herself facing abuse, instability,…

AJC Highlights How Funding Cuts Threaten Legal Services for At-Risk Atlantans

December 3, 2025

"Cuts in federal funding limit our ability to provide vital wraparound services that keep our clients safe, stable and free of their abusers.” - Michael Lucas, AVLF Executive Director Federal agencies have cut more than $1.8 million in annual grants that supported AVLF’s domestic violence…

Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Celebrates 2025 Grant Support from Leading Organizations

December 1, 2025

We are grateful for the generous support of the following partners throughout 2025: Administrative Office of the Court Annie E. Casey Foundation Atlanta Braves Foundation Atlanta Foundation CareSource City of Atlanta Georgia Bar Foundation Imlay Foundation Impact 100 Atlanta John and Mary Franklin Foundation Kaiser…

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