The Connecticut Volunteer Attorney Program — Notice of Foreclosure (Bridgeport) is a program that provides free legal advice and representation to Bridgeport residents facing foreclosure. The program provides legal assistance to those facing foreclosure, including preparing and filing court documents, negotiating with lenders or creditors, and representing clients at court hearings. The program is administered by the Connecticut Bar Association and funded by the Connecticut Department of Banking. There are two main types of Connecticut Volunteer Attorney Program — Notice of Foreclosure (Bridgeport): The Pre-Foreclosure Help Program and the Foreclosure Mediation Program. The Pre-Foreclosure Help Program helps homeowners facing foreclosure to explore their legal options and to learn about the foreclosure process. The Foreclosure Mediation Program helps homeowners and lenders/services to negotiate a repayment plan or other resolution, and to avoid foreclosure. Both programs provide free legal advice to Bridgeport residents facing foreclosure.