Children and Families

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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.

  

• 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.

  

• 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."

  

• Family

  Pro Bono Partnership: Akin Gump Wins for a Grandmother and Two Little Girls

  When Akin Gump's Amanda left the courtroom, she did so with a “win” for the family she was advocating for. It was her first time appearing in front of a judge.

  

• Family

  Makia’s Refuge

  Makia needed a lawyer to fight for her – including supporting her goal of going to college.

  

• Education

  RJ’s Journey

  For as long as RJ could remember, his life was filled with chaos – at home and at school.