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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.

Who We Are

We help the DC community by:

Advocating for systemic reform
Ensuring quality education
Solving health problems
Supporting stable families

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.

Our Impact: Systemic Reform

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FY25 DC Budget Advocacy

Every 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.

Our Impact: Education

Photo of elementary school classroom with many kids seated at desks, hands raised.

"Behavior is a form of communication: if we listen to what the communication is saying, we know where additional supports are needed."

Kamari's Biggest Champion

Some 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.

Our Impact: Health

“It’s so stressful not being heard, especially when your child is involved. Children’s Law Center took that stress and turned it into a result.” - Ms. Hill

Unhealthy Housing Forced Ms. Hill to Choose Between her Daughter’s Health and Education

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.

Our Impact: Family