The Legal Aid Society was founded in 1908. Each year, Legal Aid helps thousands of individuals and families resolve legal problems that are barriers to a stable life and economic self-sufficiency. Annually, Legal Aid responds to over 30,000 requests for service. Legal Aid staff, and pro bono attorneys working through the Volunteer Lawyers Project, open about 6,500 new cases each year. In addition, Legal Aid provides information and community legal education to over 20,000 individuals each year. A gift from the Pfau Foundation will support their TeamChild program.