Fighting for DC kids
Every child deserves to have a stable family, good health, a quality education and to live in a world in which racism, trauma and poverty are eliminated as barriers to success.
We help the DC community by:
A stable family is a critical building block for a child’s success. We are appointed by judges in the District court to represent children in foster care or when caregivers are disputing custody.
“They’re my everything. They’re my hearts.”
Meet the Rice FamilyEvery child can learn if they are in the right educational setting. This is especially important for students with disabilities. Our lawyers work with the parents and school to get a child’s education back on the right path.
"My lawyer made sure I knew the right questions to ask before each school meeting." - Ms. Eury
Improving Micah and Haven's educationSome problems can’t be fixed by medicine alone. Our lawyers work side-by-side with pediatricians to find and fix the root causes of a child’s health problem.
“I kept calling the rental office, but no one would answer. Children’s Law Center listened.” - Ms. Bowen
Deveah’s Healthy Housing PuzzleWe 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.
One Moment in a Year of Advocacy
FY24 DC Budget Wins
2023 Annual Report
Creating lasting solutions for complex societal issues takes expertise and hard work over many years. Meet the children and families whose urgent problems we addressed in 2023 and learn about the progress we made toward systemic reforms.
Read Our Annual Report
The District Fails to Provide Transportation for Students with Disabilities
Parents and guardians of students with disabilities file lawsuit seeking safe, reliable and effective transportation for their children.
Learn About Our Lawsuit
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 children and families.
Support Our WorkOur Team
All Team Members-
Feweh Dempster
Staff Attorney, Guardian ad Litem
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Amber Rieke
Project Lead, Policy
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Roland Goss
Special Counsel, Legal Programs
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Nora Zimmerman
Communications Coordinator