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The Child Advocacy Project

When you feel shut out by your child's school and unsure about your rights and obligations under education law…it may be time to get legal help.

CAP's Education Law Program is Pro Bono Law Ontario's free legal service for low and moderate-income families whose children face challenges to their rights at school. Lawyers help students and their parents understand their legal rights and negotiate solutions when they feel unable to resolve conflicts with school administrators and officials. Follow the links below to learn more ...

Applying for Help

Learn about financial eligibility, then apply for free legal help from the Education Law Program.

Common Legal Problems

Find out what problems the Education Law Program typically handles, what lawyers can do to help, and when you should consider getting legal help.

Financial Eligibility

The CAP Education Law Program can only represent people who meet certain financial eligibility guidelines. Do you qualify for free assistance?

Why Lawyers?

It's not always obvious, but many school problems are legal problems. Find out what makes lawyers effective advocates.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can a lawyer do for your child? When should you call the Education Law Program? Find answers to these and other common questions.

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Has CAP helped you on an education matter? Please tell us what you thought of our services by taking our client service survey:

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