Medical Legal Partnership
Texas Children’s is committed to improving health care equity and access for the underserved. In 2012, with philanthropic support from generous donors, Texas Children’s entered into a Medical Legal Partnership (MLP) with the Houston Bar Association’s Volunteer Lawyers Program.
The program offers critical assistance to low-income patients and their families, with dedicated staff attorneys providing legal advice and much-needed representation and obtaining assistance from outside pro bono lawyers. The goal is to address the legal problems, economic issues and adverse social conditions that so often have a huge impact on health care outcomes for patients and families who are already struggling with complex medical issues.
MLPs truly make a life-changing difference — and you can do the same by making a gift today.