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Supreme Court ruling could have devastating consequences for DC families
We knew this moment was coming, but that doesn’t make it any less heartbreaking. Every day we fight to ensure that the children and families…
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News Healthy Housing
The Washington Post: Behind a lawsuit, an excruciating wait for housing for disabled residents
Every day we work with DC families whose kids have asthma or other health conditions caused by unhealthy housing. And many District residents with disabilities,…
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News Systemic Reform
This Time Next Year: Celebrating our FY23 DC Budget Wins!
This time next year, a third grader struggling with trauma will be able to connect with a therapist more easily than she could today because…
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News Health
The Washington Post Magazine: As Pandemic Aid Ends, Struggling Families Face a Housing Nightmare
Nearly 1,000 families will be terminated from the rapid rehousing program over the next six months as pandemic aid comes to an end. For clients,…
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Washington City Paper: Bowser’s Fallen Short of Her Promises to End Homelessness. But Her New Budget Gives Advocates Hope.
Many of the children and families we work with rely on housing subsidies to help make ends meet and avoid homelessness. The Mayor’s FY2023 budget…
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The Washington Informer: During Budget Season, Mental Health Care System Becomes Major Concern
Children’s Law Center has long advocated for transforming the District’s behavioral healthcare system for children and families to improve access to related services and supports.…
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News Family
The DC Line: DC moves to ease access to caregiver subsidies for grandparents, others amid calls for operational improvements
Children’s Law Center supports CFSA’s prevention efforts to keep children with their families and provide family-strengthening services. It’s why we believe the Grandparent and Close…
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News Family
The Washington Informer: Councilwoman Brianne Nadeau Vows to Re-Fund the Office of the Ombudsperson for Children Eliminated in DC 2023 Budget
As DC budget season gets underway, Children’s Law Center is advocating for critical investments in the safety and well-being of District children. It’s why we…
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News Education
DCist: Bowser Uses Budget To Reverse D.C. Council On Police In Schools, Child Welfare Watchdog
As DC budget season gets underway, Children’s Law Center is advocating for critical investments in the safety and well-being of District children, and two of…
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News Behavioral Health
NBC News4: Children's Law Center
The pandemic has exacerbated the ongoing behavioral crisis impacting children and youth, and Children’s Law Center is advocating for DC leaders to increase investments in…
