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
Sebastian’s Story of Survival
A natural fighter, Sebastian survived a life-threatening surgery but lost feeling in one leg and had several serious health complications. Unable to work while she cared for her son full-time, Ms. Dabney applied for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – and was twice denied the benefits her family critically needed. That's when Children's Law Center stepped in to secure the benefits to which Sebastian is entitled.
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Systemic Reform
Turning 21 in a Pandemic: A Life-Changing Result for Deshala
Deshala felt she was racing against the clock. As soon as she turned 21, she would “age out” of the foster care system. Overnight she'd lose her home and her safety net – with no family to fall back on. With support from Children’s Law Center, she felt ready. But then the pandemic hit.
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Family
A Grandparent Caregiver Raises His Grandsons - And Joy
“Raising my grandsons brings so much joy to my life,” says Mr. Waters, one of the many grandparent caregivers Children’s Law Center works with every day. “Taking care of them, doing things for their benefit – that’s joy and purpose.”
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Healthy Housing
The Jurado Family’s Fight for a Healthier Home
Every day, Children’s Law Center helps DC families like the Jurados, whose unhealthy housing conditions and son’s disability discrimination required our immediate advocacy.
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Pro Bono Partnerships
A Destined Pro Bono Partnership
For 14-year-old Destiny*, her journey to a quality education was anything but straightforward. Luckily, her path crossed with pro bono attorney Rebecca Hekman at the right time.
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Behavioral Health
Hundreds of Miles from Mom: DC’s Mental Health Crisis
Imagine your child needs extensive mental health and education services. Now imagine being told she can only get these services in Kentucky, Georgia, Florida or Alabama—hundreds of miles from your DC home.
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Health
A New Home for One AmeriHealth Client
“I wish I met you sooner.” These are the heartfelt words that Ms. Janice Holt* shared with Children’s Law Center lawyer Caroline Wick.
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Family
“It’s a warm feeling, being a mom:” Heartbreak and a joyful reunion
"She knew she had to fight for her kids and put them first. Her love was just so powerful for her children. It was her driving force."
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Family
Keisha’s Journey
This year, at our Helping Children Soar Annual Benefit, guests met Keisha -- a young woman who found herself in a new city following Hurricane Katrina.
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Family
Filling Hearts with Love
The Tylers opened up their home to many children in foster care -- and then five siblings stole their hearts and became their forever family.
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