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PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Justice Advisory Council
Vendor: Apna Ghar, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Justice Advisory Council to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Legal aid, advocacy and court-based services for victims and survivors of domestic violence
Contract Value: $157,100.00
Contract period: 11/1/2024 - 11/30/2026 with two (2) one (1) year renewal options
Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2025 $157,100.00
Accounts: 11287.1205.39001.580170
Contract Number(s): 1205-NT514-014
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Summary: As part of the Justice Advisory Council’s FY 2024 - FY 2025 grantmaking for violence prevention, the JAC is funding court-based services for victims and survivors of domestic violence, including legal aid and legal advocacy. Apna Ghar will provide legal support and assistance to domestic violence victims/survivors to better navigate the court system and process including the order of protection process, divorce, custody, child support, visitation orders, and immigration related remedies.
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