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, 2024On 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, 2022The Standing With Our Neighbors program was included in Casey Family Programs publication.
AVLF and Friends Provide Holiday Gifts for Local Families
December 30, 2020This 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, 2020The 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, 2020AVLF'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, 2019This 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, 2019The 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, 2019In 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, 2019The 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, 2019The 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, 2019Georgia’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, 2019The 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, 2019In 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, 2019In 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, 2018For 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, 2018At 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, 2018The 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, 2018Luxury 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, 2018AVLF'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, 2018This 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, 2017Perez received the honor for her tireless work on behalf of survivors of domestic violence.
Knowing She’s Safe? Priceless.
November 27, 2017Ms. 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, 2017This 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, 2017Children 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, 2017Thanks 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, 2017Imagine 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.
Honoring Rich Johnson: A Decade of Dedication to Housing Justice
May 10, 2025In 2013, AVLF’s now-Executive Director Michael Lucas was a staff attorney, deeply frustrated by the conditions tenants were forced to live in. One of the most serious and recurring issues was mold. Families were experiencing worsening health, and children were often the most affected. Yet,…
Supreme Cork
June 27 @ 5:30 pmIt’s back! Join us Friday, June 27, from 5:30–8:30 PM at the State Bar of Georgia for the return of Supreme Cork—supporting the Safe and Stable Families Project at AVLF. This vital initiative provides legal advocacy and emotional support for survivors of intimate partner abuse…
Arnall Golden Gregory LLP Deepens Partnership with Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, Strengthening Access to Justice
April 22, 2025Arnall Golden Gregory LLP (AGG), a nationally recognized law firm with offices in Atlanta and Washington, D.C., has deepened its commitment to justice and community-based legal services with a $50,000 contribution to Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (AVLF) in 2025 — on top of its existing…
AVLF Celebrates 2025 All-Star Awards Recipients at Annual Luncheon
April 2, 2025Join us for an afternoon of celebration as we honor the collective impact of our volunteers, partners, and champions.
2024 Donor Roll
Davenport Family Foundation Elizabeth & Frank Blake Jones Day Paul J. Murphy & Gia M. Partain Southern Company Gas Alston & Bird Andrew & MacKensie Brandt Eversheds Sutherland Georgia Power John Chandler & Beth Tanis Troutman Pepper Kilpatrick Townsend King & Spalding Southern Company Adria…
Contact
If you need legal assistance, call us to start the intake process or explore resources below. Call (404) 521-0790 to begin.General Inquiries: gethelp@avlf.org?? Safe Families Office (SFO) Fulton County Courthouse – 8th Floor136 Pryor Street, Atlanta, GA 30303Hours: Walk-ins: Mon, Wed, Fri (9 AM –…
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Leadership Council
Executive Committee Tyler WrightMoore ColsonPresident Ross AndreSouthern CompanyPresident-Elect Adam KoetterVeritext Legal SolutionsSecretary Ken FranklinHoneywell International Inc.Immediate Past President Timothy "TJ" GravesEversheds SutherlandEngagement Committee Chair Jessica FaganFagan Law Group LLCDevelopment Committee Co-Chair Paul NamDevelopment Committee Co-ChairExecutive Committee At-Large Jacqueline Van De VeldeKing & SpaldingNominating Committee Chair…