The Medical-Legal Partnership for Children in Hawaii is a unique collaboration between the William S. Richardson School of Law and Kōkua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Family Services, dedicated to improving child and family well-being by addressing social determinants of health. It stands out through its integration of legal and healthcare services within a community health center setting, focusing on holistic needs of vulnerable populations.
MLPC follows a three-part national model: providing direct legal services on-site at health clinics, transforming practice through professional education and training, and engaging in systemic advocacy for policy change and community empowerment. The organization primarily serves low-income families and children, leveraging interdisciplinary approaches to tackle legal issues that impact health outcomes.
Services Offered
- Legal services
- Direct legal services for low-income clients
- Legal advocacy clinics
- Professional education and training
- Systemic advocacy and policy change
- Community empowerment initiatives
MLPC operates primarily in Honolulu, Hawaii, and engages in partnerships that enhance both legal and healthcare practices to support underserved communities across the state.
