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:
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.
"It was clear that staying in this building wasn’t safe or healthy."
Fighting Hurdle after Hurdle for Safe HousingEvery 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.
"I’m going to do everything I can to put together a roadmap for [Tremonte] to have a safer learning environment." - Ms. Johnson
A Road Map to the Right Learning EnvironmentA 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.
"My Children’s Law Center lawyer is my hero. I wouldn’t have been able to afford my tuition without his help." - Tala
“Not all heroes wear capes – but suits!”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. When necessary, we use other legal tools – like class action lawsuits – to bring about systemic reforms.
Parents and guardians of children with disabilities, along with The Arc of the United States, filed a class action lawsuit against DC for failing to provide safe and reliable bus transportation.
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Judith Sandalow named 2025 Washingtonian of the Year
Children’s Law Center CEO Judith Sandalow has been recognized by the Washingtonian Magazine as a 2025 Washingtonian of the Year. She joins nine other leaders who are making a difference throughout the region.
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.
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Jennifer Morris
Guardian ad Litem Director
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Ivan Linero
Finance Manager
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Sierra Campbell
Equal Justice Works Fellow
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Lacia Japp
Supervising Attorney, Healthy Together