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.
Charnese moved into her new home, and now – a year later – is doing well.
Searching for Stability for CharneseEvery 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.
“Things changed when Children’s Law Center got involved.” - Mr. Sorto.
Tapping into Yesenia's Inner CreativitySome 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.
Partnerships that improve health outcomes
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.
Celebrating record-breaking investments in DC kids
DC children and families win in the FY22 budget
2022 Helping Children Soar Benefit
Tuesday, September 20th at 6:00 – 9:00 PM EDT
Celebration and determination at our 2022 Helping Children Soar Benefit
Report: A Path Forward for the District’s Public Behavioral Health System
Our latest report, A Path Forward-Transforming the Public Behavioral Health System for Children, Youth, and their Families in the District of Columbia, is a blueprint for creating a successful public behavioral health system — one that supports children and families and, in doing so, strengthens our entire community.
Honor a Loved One
Give a gift in honor or memory of a grandparent, great aunt or great uncle this Grandparent’s Day – Sunday, September 11. With each tribute gift, we will mail or email a personalized card to your loved one expressing that a gift to Children’s Law Center has been made in their name.
Our Team
All Team Members-
Michelle McMurtray
Staff Attorney, Guardian ad Litem
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Maggie Schmidt
Supervising Attorney, Healthy Together
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Jason Harley
Supervisory Social Worker, Guardian ad Litem
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Paige Fryer
Investigator, Guardian ad Litem