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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Behavioral Health
Michelle’s Journey to Adulthood
“No matter what you’ve been through, as long as you stay focused and you believe in yourself, you can overcome it.” That’s the advice that 20-year-old Michelle gives kids like her who are growing up in foster care today.
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Family
Three Little Boys and Five Heartbeats = Adoption Day Arithmetic
What happens when you take a name that starts with T, multiply by three, then add a Children’s Law Center attorney? In this case, the three find their forever family.
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Education
Mariana Wants to be the Next Jane Goodall—But Her School Stood in the Way
“Can you imagine being an autistic child in a room with 25, 30 other loud kids,” Ms. Narvaez questioned. “Though she had an autism diagnosis, the school refused to acknowledge it. They were indifferent to her as a human being. She was just a problem to them.”
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Education
Duke Ellington: CLC Fights for Families Accused (Unfairly) of Fraud
Within weeks of the initial accusations, the CLC team and AJE presented the first of two parent training sessions at Duke Ellington.
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Family
Drumroll, Please: Introducing 3-Year-Old Darnell & His Forever Family
This Saturday, Darnell packed up his drumsticks and headed somewhere very special—to the DC courthouse to celebrate a monumental milestone: Adoption Day 2018.
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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.
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Family
Fostering Love: Celebrating National Foster Care Month
In honor of National Foster Care Month, we are highlighting Ms. Flenory as one of many amazing foster parents.
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Education
From Running Away to a Successful Career
“Nine of every 10 people will tell you that you’re not going to be anything, or that you will be just like your parents. I’m here to tell you they’re wrong,” Breyana said. “As long as you know your goals and speak up for yourself, you can accomplish whatever you want.”
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Education
Did you see Lakia in the Washington Post?
Classes are back in session—and Children’s Law Center recently went “back to school” with the Washington Post’s Perry Stein!
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Behavioral Health
One “Mama Bear’s” Fight for the Resources Her Family Needed
Kevin and Keisha, who both have complex special needs, joined foster parent Ms. Davis close to a decade ago. Ms. Davis has served as the siblings’ caregiver and fierce advocate since then and as their adoptive mom since 2013.
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