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
“My goal is to help other people.”
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Behavioral Health
Bullying, Suspensions and a Broken System: The Jackson Family’s Story
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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.
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Behavioral Health
Bullying, Suspensions and a Broken System: The Jackson Family’s Story
Like many parents, Jamie Jackson taught her children Aaliyah and Malik to care for each other and look out for one another. But when big brother stood up for his sister, both siblings were suspended.
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Education
"They're my everything. They're my hearts."
Ms. and Mr. Rice and their granddaughters pack in a lot every summer. They play in almost every splash park across DC, ride all the…
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Education
Celebrating Dads like Mr. McWhirter this Father’s Day
Men across DC inspire and guide their children to grow up to become confident and caring adults – from birth fathers and foster dads to…
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Healthy Housing
Deveah’s Healthy Housing Puzzle
Deveah’s smile brightens the room at Chuck E. Cheese, especially when she takes a turn on the horsey ride. She and her mom, Ms. Bowen,…
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Family
Searching for Stability for Charnese
When Charnese* entered foster care, she was just a toddler – a bright, inquisitive child who loved her mom. Over the next two years, she…
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Behavioral Health
BUILD Health DC Parent Trainings
The BUILD Health DC team recently hosted trainings for parents and caregivers to help families on topics such as how to help children manage anxiety,…
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Education
"Even 10 years later, Children's Law Center's doors are always open..."
“Jimmy started shutting down whenever he used to come home from school,” remembers Ms. Solis. “I started getting worried – I asked the principal: ‘Can I come…
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Behavioral Health
"I keep them on speed dial..."
“When I had COVID, they had to put me on the ventilator,” recalled Ms.Harris. Luckily, before that happened, Ms. Harris’ mom reached out tous. “My…
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Family
The Healing Power of Love
Serena’s* mother loved her, but was overwhelmed by caring for her and her two older brothers. One day she was giving 4-month-old Serena a bath,…
