Children and Families

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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.

  

• 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.”

  

• 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!

  

• 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.

  

• Healthy Housing

  Staying Strong for Your Children: One Mom’s Asthma Advocacy

  Imagine standing in a tiny room where the oxygen is running out—or one filled with smoke and dust that cause you to choke, wheeze and…

  

• Education

  Teaching Derek to Read

  Dedicated mom Renee and tenacious lawyer Sarah team up to get a child the education he needs to succeed.

  

• Health

  Why Mariana Believes in Change

  Mariana had just about given up when she met Anne, her Children's Law Center lawyer.

  

• Family

  Kenya’s Choice

  When Kenya was 22, she faced a tough choice: Focus on her future or take in her brothers who were in foster care?

  

• Family

  Golden Shoes, Golden Hearts

  Each family that CLC meets has their own unique, complex history. In Keymonie’s case, this history includes just a touch of heartache and enough love to fill the toddler right down to her sparkly gold shoes.

  

• Healthy Housing

  When the Sky Falls: Joel’s Struggle with Housing and Asthma

  Poor housing conditions like mold and rodents often exacerbate illnesses like asthma. In this case, they led to Ms. Stinson’s son, Joel, suffering asthma attack after asthma attack.