";s:4:"text";s:3968:" LIFT empowers litigants by providing them with the tools they need to advocate for themselves in Family Court. Equity – We take a stand against the systemic barriers that perpetuate inequities. Description & History Legal Information for Families Today (LIFT) is a pioneer and leader in promoting access to justice for families involved in the New York Family Court system. LIFT operates innovative programs inside the courthouses and in the community, all of which share the goal of advancing positive outcomes for families as they attempt to address matters fundamental to their well-being, including custody, visitation, and child support.In our 20-year history, LIFT has evolved from a single table in Manhattan Family Court to an essential, multi-faceted city and statewide source of information and support for Court-involved families. LIFT-New York; 349 East 149th Street, Suite 500 Bronx, NY 10451; Phone: (347) 584-4010; Fax: (718) 220-5418 349 East 149 St., Suite 500 Bronx, NY 10451 Phone: (347) 584-4010 Fax: (718) 220-5418. LIFT, then known as National Student Partnerships (NSP), was founded in the fall of 1998 by then Yale University students Kirsten Lodal and Brian Krieter. Donate#upLIFT Fund Operations Associate, LIFT-New York. Helping New Yorkers find justice in Family Court since 1996. Program Manager, Coaching, LIFT-New York. The Lavine Family Innovation Fund was made possible thanks to the generosity of a $4 million gift from Jonathan and Jeannie Lavine–who over the last decade have invested not only in LIFT’s mission but, most importantly, in the hardworking parents LIFT serves. Through partnerships with the Family Courts, public officials, and a growing network of community-based organizations, LIFT is expanding the breadth and depth of our services, and giving a voice to New York’s families.LIFT serves nearly 30,000 families annually. 2. Contact Us.
Custody, Visitation, & Jurisdiction; Fathers in Family Court: Paternity & More; Introduction to Custody and Visitation; Mediation for Custody/Visitation