Court Self-Help Center
Address: 50 N. Duke St., First Floor, Lancaster, PA 17602
Phone: 717-299-8041
Website: https://www.court.co.lancaster.pa.us/35/Self-Help-Center
Provides step-by-step guidance packets and court form templates for self-represented litigants. Covers filing for or modifying child custody, custody contempt, relocation, no-fault divorce, and spousal/child support.

Domestic Relations Section (DRS)
Address: 150 N. Queen St., Suite 220, Lancaster, PA 17603
PA Child Support Helpline: 1-800-932-0211
Local Phone: (717) 299-8141
Website: https://www.court.co.lancaster.pa.us/139/Domestic-Relations-Child-Supports
Handles child support claims, paternity establishment, spousal support, and enforcement or modification of existing support orders. Services are free for custodial parents.

MidPenn Legal Services
Address: 38 N Christian St, Suite 200, Lancaster, PA 17602.
Intake Line: 1-800-326-9177
Website: midpenn.org
Free civil legal aid for low-income households handling critical family law issues, including Protection from Abuse (PFA), child custody disputes, and housing/tenant representation.

Domestic Violence Legal Clinic (DVLC)
Address: 601 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603
Office Phone: (717) 291-5826
24-Hour Emergency Line: (717) 299-1249
Free legal assistance and representation for domestic violence survivors in emergency custody disputes, divorce filings, and support proceedings.

Lancaster Bar Association – Lawyer Referral Service
Address: 28 E Orange St, Lancaster, PA 17602
Phone: (717) 393-0737
Website: https://lancasterbar.org/community/lawyer-referral-service/
The Lancaster Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service connects individuals and businesses with local attorneys for a variety of legal matters. The $50 fee includes a referral and an initial attorney consultation. This is not a discounted or pro bono legal service, and standard attorney fees apply for additional services.

Lancaster County Children & Youth Social Service Agency
Address: 150 N Queen St, Suite 111, Lancaster, PA 17603
Phone: (717) 299-7925
24/7 PA ChildLine Abuse Hotline: 1-800-932-0313
This is the county child welfare agency. It investigates reports of abuse and neglect, and abuse can be reported to ChildLine at any time. It also runs the foster/resource parent program, which recruits parents to provide temporary family settings for children in foster care.

Lancaster County Children’s Alliance
Phone: (717) 544-1929
Website: https://www.pennmedicine.org/supporting-our-communities/healthy-living-environments/lancaster-county-childrens-alliance
Accredited child advocacy center providing trauma-informed care for child abuse victims, including forensic interviews,non-invasive medical evaluations, family advocacy, specialized mental health therapy, and caregiver education.

Child Find of America
Toll-Free Helpline: 1-800-292-9688
Main Phone: (845) 883-6060
Website: childfindofamerica.org
National non-profit offering professional crisis intervention, mediation, and support services to prevent and resolve family conflicts that can lead to parental abduction or abuse.

CAP Lancaster – Family Center & Parents as Teachers
Address: 601 S. Queen St., Lancaster, PA 17603
Phone: (717) 299-7301
Email: info@caplanc.org
Free evidence-based in-home visiting program for families from pregnancy through kindergarten. Certified parent educators guide caregivers through early childhood development and school readiness strategies.

RISE Program – Community Action Partnership (CAP)
Phone: (717) 345-4361
Email: rise@caplanc.org
Website: https://caplanc.org/access-resources/household-stability/rise-navigation/
Connects individuals and families with Resource Liaisons to overcome immediate barriers to stability. Coordinates access to affordable child care, health care, and transportation. Features a specialized track for families impacted by involvement with courts or incarceration.

Compass Mark – Family Services Advocate
Address: 1891 Santa Barbara Dr., Suite 104, Lancaster, PA 17601
Phone: (717) 299-2831
Email: info@compassmark.org
Website: compassmark.org
Free case management, home visits, barrier-free prison visitation assistance, and parenting classes for youth (ages 0–18) in Lancaster County who have an incarcerated parent.