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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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…
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Education
Teaching Derek to Read
Dedicated mom Renee and tenacious lawyer Sarah team up to get a child the education he needs to succeed.
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Health
Why Mariana Believes in Change
Mariana had just about given up when she met Anne, her Children's Law Center lawyer.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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Family
John’Ta Finds a Permanent, Loving Family
Severely disabled 11-year-old John'Ta was finally adopted on National Adoption Day by the loving foster family who fought for more than four years to give him a home.
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Family
Sierra and Mrs. Mosley
Children's Law Center helped Mrs. Mosley adopt her granddaughter Sierra after she suffered abuse and neglect.
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Behavioral Health
Marco & His Brother Jose
Jose came to Children's Law Center to find a solution for his brother Marco, who wasn't learning in school. Now Marco is in a vocational program and is on the path to independence. Hear Jose talk about why he asked for help and how Children's Law Center helped him fight for his brother's education.
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Education
Kavon & Mrs. Quattlebaum
When Kavon's mother died, his great aunt Mrs. Quattlebaum wanted to keep him in the family. Learn how Children's Law Center helped Kavon stay with his great aunt and get back on track in school.
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