The Circuit Court of Cook County Elder Justice Center serves the unique needs of people age 60 and older and their families by offering:

• A centrally-located, handicapped accessible and welcoming environment
• Information and support to help avoid abuse, neglect and financial exploitation
• Help with navigating the court system
• Referrals to appropriate legal assistance and social services agencies
• Community outreach to detect and prevent elder abuse

The Elder Justice Center also offers:

• Case management and coordination
• Interpretation services
• Victim advocacy for domestic violence and criminal matters
• Mediation of certain legal issues to expedite resolutions 
• Financial literacy training
• A neutral environment to discuss allegations of abuse or other problems
• Counseling for victims of abuse, neglect and financial exploitation
• Courthouse educational tours
• Access to wheelchairs to facilitate getting to courtrooms
• Seminars on issues affecting older adults

The goal of the Elder Justice Center’s Community Outreach Programs is to build a community network for the prevention of elder abuse, neglect, financial exploitation and consumer fraud. 

Community Outreach Programs include:

• Training on the Illinois Adult Protective Services Act
• Workshops for community groups, faith-based organizations, family members and caregivers
• Brochures and written materials about elder abuse, neglect and financial exploitation

Check back for program schedule.

Elder Law & Wellness Initiative, NFP

The Elder Law & Wellness Initiative (ELWI) is a non-profit organization located in the Circuit Court of Cook County Elder Justice Center that provides free legal and social service information to Cook County residents age 60 and over and their caregivers.

Volunteer attorneys are available to assist with various issues, including: financial exploitation, elder abuse and neglect, orders of protection, guardianship, family law, consumer complaints, landlord/tenant rights, eviction, foreclosure, collection, powers of attorney, wills and trusts, probate and more.

For more information or to make an appointment call (312)603-9233.  Hours are from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, closed court holidays. Walk-ins are welcome.

http://www.elderlawwellness.org/
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