PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES
Every child deserves to be safe and loved.
Our Impact
The Center for the Rights of Abused Children is the nation’s premier public interest law firm advocating for and defending the constitutional rights of children in foster care in state and federal courts across the country. Since our Children’s Law Clinic opened its doors in 2017, it has helped thousands of children and their families.
It was truly inspiring to watch your team come in and ensure that the child's rights were being upheld. Without you, we would still be waiting for a hearing. Thank you for all you do!”
Lawyer
Who does our law clinic serve?
WE TAKE CASES WHERE CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE HAVE FALLEN THROUGH THE CRACKS.
We approach each request for legal help on a case-by-case basis with an emphasis on whether our attorneys can make a difference for the child at the center of the case. Our clients include:
- Children in Foster Care
- Foster Parents
- Kinship Placements
- Potential Kinship Placements
- Biological Parents
Other Services
In addition to our legal work, our clinic offers consultations, trainings, continuing legal education, and other forms of system advocacy to the following:
- Foster Care Licensing Workers
- Licensing Agencies
- Court Appointed Special Advocates
- Attorneys
- Judges
- Court Administrators
- Court Staff
- Social Workers
- Advocates in the Foster Care Space
Constitutional Rights
The Law Clinic’s mission is to establish a jurisprudence of children’s rights. If you are an attorney and you want assistance with an argument that will strengthen children’s constitutional rights, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Center for help.