Children and Families
We are honored to share the lived experiences of the children and families with whom we work — their determination, tenacity and self-advocacy are essential to everything we do. Read their stories.
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Education
She wasn't going to let the system fail her daughter
Armani is a bright, energetic seven-year-old girl. She loves her parents, the local playground, and anything with sequins on it. But she hated going to…
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Health
Heat waves bring on a health crisis
This summer’s record-breaking heat is a dangerous health threat for DC families, especially when they struggle for weeks or months with broken air conditioning.
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Healthy Housing
A Bittersweet Victory
When Ms. J* first moved into her home, she never imagined the struggle that would follow for her and her daughter. Now, after years of…
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Education
Kamari's Biggest Champion
Kamari and Tori get along about as much as a parent can expect for a ten-year-old brother and his five-year-old sister. They’ll play together well…
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Education
“She’s smiling more and has so much more confidence.”
Nevaeh* has never been this excited to go to school – something her grandmother, Ms. Black, couldn’t have predicted at the beginning of the year. …
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Health
Fighting Hurdle after Hurdle for Safe Housing
Last winter, Adrian, Alysha and their mom, London*, faced the coldest days of the year without heat. London was seven months pregnant when she moved…
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Education
Three sons, three different paths to the right education
Ms. George is a strong advocate for her three sons, Messiah, Matthew and Mark. School has been difficult for the boys, and she’s had to…
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Education
Paving a Safe Path Forward
Marina Jeffries* has known what she wants to be when she grows up since 9th grade: she’s going to be a defense attorney. (In middle…
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Education
“I felt like I had somebody that had my back.”
Ms. Robertson worked with Children's Law Center and dedicated pro bono attorneys to support her niece and nephew.
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Health
Unhealthy Housing Forced Ms. Hill to Choose Between her Daughter's Health and Education
Averii Hill is a very, very active six-year-old girl. Despite her asthma, she has always loved to run and climb trees and play ball –…
