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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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  • Family

    Markia’s Journey

    Children’s Law Center worked to find Markia a permanent home with her great aunt and great uncle, get her the medical care she deserved and make sure she had the support she needed to succeed at school.

  • Family

    Looking Beyond the Symptoms

    When a child struggles with asthma, most parents don’t think to call a lawyer. So Children’s Law Center teams with pediatricians across the District, training them to recognize when a lawyer can be a life-saver. That’s how Carlos Rodriguez and his niece, Laila, came to Children’s Law Center.

  • Education

    Unlocking Ezekiel’s Potential

    Sherina worried about Ezekiel’s future. With so many suspensions, Ezekiel, a loveable kid who dreamed of buying his mom a house someday, wasn’t able to learn consistently. And, when he was in school, teachers seemed unwilling to work with him.

  • Education

    A Loving Parent: The Best Education Advocate of All

    Outgoing, clever, insightful, funny – that’s how Kenny Pegram describes his son, 7-year-old Darren. But when Darren first came into foster care at age 4, these wonderful qualities were nowhere in sight.

  • Family

    Zach's Family United

    *Zach’s mother abandoned him shortly after his birth. His paternal grandparents gained shared custody and raised him until he was 6 years old. Concerned that Zach’s grandmother was physically and emotionally abusive toward Zach, his grandfather removed him from the family’s home

  • Family

    “I Just Had to be an Expert in George”

    When Children’s Law Center met now 8-year-old George four years ago, his joy was eclipsed by circumstances beyond his control. But with tenacious legal advocacy and the dedication of the Wolf family, his future is bright.