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Our Impact

We help over 5,000 children and families tackle seemingly insurmountable problems each year. When we bump up against the limits of insufficient laws and policies, we advocate for systemic changes to help all DC kids.
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Nothing should stop a kid from being a kid.

Every child should have a chance to learn, grow and thrive in school and at home. But injustices stemming from racism, poverty and trauma have placed a heavy burden on our community, meaning not all kids have the same opportunities. By providing legal assistance and advocating for systemic reform, we can help balance the scales, bring joy to those who need it most and let kids be kids.

50,000+ children and families reached since 1996.

$10,000 average reduced Medicaid costs when we resolve unhealthy housing issues.

50+ laws created or changed that improve the lives of DC children.

How We Work

Our team of lawyers, social workers and investigators are dedicated to giving each child they meet a fighting chance. And we extend our impact through the strategic work of our policy, communications and appellate teams.

We fight so every DC child can grow up with:

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    Family
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    Health
  • Mother and child learning the alphabet
    Education

We increase our impact and reach by:

  • Individual Assistance

    We’ve reached more than 50,000 children and families since our founding – helping them tackle seemingly insurmountable problems.

  • Pro Bono Partnerships

    Our pro bono lawyers achieve real results for children and families in need and extend our impact in the community.

  • Systemic Reform

    We partner with District agencies, the DC Council and community organizations to find and implement city-wide solutions and systemic changes that benefit all DC kids.

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2024 Annual Report

Our work in 2024 built upon nearly three decades of experience. With the longstanding support of thousands of donors, thought partners and visionary leaders, we met the changing needs of more than 5,000 children and families. We expanded our reach through new partnerships, increased our impact through innovative legal approaches and continued to make a difference, child by child and family by family.

Ways to Give

Children’s Law Center depends on the generosity of individuals, corporations, and foundations to make our work possible. As a result of their support, we are able to continue fighting – and winning – for thousands of DC’s children and families.