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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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 –…
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Education
"My goal is to help other people."
Ms. Eury, a DC mom of five, was already a leader in the advocacy community when she met Children's Law Center. At the time, her autistic twin boys Josiah and Micah had just started kindergarten and they were struggling in the classroom.
