Cabrini offers free legal clinics

Dobbs-Ferry based Cabrini of Westchester through subsidiary Cabrini Immigrant Services is offering free legal clinics.

One area of service is to the Haitian community as a result of the aftermath of January”™s earthquake.

Robin Larkins, director of Cabrini Immigrant Services, said that “one out of every four people in Westchester County was born in a different country and with the 2010 Census coming up, it”™s anticipated that the number will grow.”

The organization refers more in-depth client cases that require assistance beyond legal clinics to Cabrini”™s referral base of attorneys.

“Because we”™re based in a small storefront, by building relationships we”™ve been able to open the door to other needs that may exist,” Larkins said. “A lot of what we do is work in collaboration with other organizations and agencies where it may be appropriate.”

Cabrini has partnered with various groups such as the Westchester Hispanic Coalition, whose staff attorneys assist clients, as well as the Pace University Women”™s Justice Center in White Plains.

Cabrini”™s next legal assistance clinic is scheduled for April 18 at Haitian Church of God in Yonkers.

For information about the storefront location or other upcoming clinics, go to cabrini-eldercare.org.