Skip to search Children’s Law Center Donate Get Help Ayuda Our Impact Now celebrating 25 years of advocacy, we help over 5,000 children and families tackle seemingly insurmountable problems each year. When we bump up against the limits of insufficient laws and policies, we advocate for systemic changes to help all DC kids. Nothing should stop a kid from being a kid. Every child should have a chance to learn, grow and thrive in school and at home. But injustices stemming from racism, poverty and trauma have placed a heavy burden on our community, meaning not all kids have the same opportunities. By providing legal assistance and advocating for systemic reform, we can help balance the scales, bring joy to those who need it most and let kids be kids. 40,000 children and families reached since 1996. $10,000 average reduced Medicaid costs when we resolve unhealthy housing issues. 50+ laws created or changed that improve the lives of DC children. How We Work Our team of lawyers, social workers and investigators are dedicated to giving each child they meet a fighting chance. And we extend our impact through the strategic work of our policy, communications and appellate teams. We fight so every DC child can grow up with: Family Health Education We increase our impact and reach by: Individual Assistance We’ve reached more than 40,000 children and families over the past 25 years – helping them tackle seemingly insurmountable problems. Pro Bono Partnerships Our pro bono lawyers achieve real results for children and families in need and extend our impact in the community. Systemic Reform We partner with District agencies, the DC Council and community organizations to find and implement city-wide solutions and systemic changes that benefit all DC kids. Event 2021 Helping Children Soar Benefit Tuesday, October 26th at 6:30 p.m. EDT 25 years ago, DC welcomed a new organization – one that would have an impact on more than 40,000 children and families directly and hundreds… Ways to Give Children’s Law Center depends on the generosity of individuals, corporations, and foundations to make our work possible. As a result of their support, we are able to continue fighting – and winning – for thousands of DC’s children and families. Children’s Law Center Stay connected SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER First name Last name Email Sign Up Facebook Twitter Youtube LinkedIn Careers Contact Us Donate Copyright © 2021 Children’s Law Center Privacy Policy Terms of Use Legal Disclaimer