Childrens Law Center |

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.

Sky & Ms. Stringer

Ms. Stringer knew her daughter might need help when Sky started mixing up letters in kindergarten. Children's Law Center helped her get the special help she needed from her school so that Sky could excel.

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.

Learn more about our progress on behalf of the District's children

2014 Helping Children Soar Benefit

September 17, 2014

2014 Helping Children Soar Benefit

September 17, 2014

Washington Post: Unanimous D.C. Council panel advances special-education overhaul

Washington Post: DC Considers Measures to Speed Special Ed

Washington Post: DC's Students Deserve Better Special Education

Meet our lawyers, social workers, and other dedicated staff

Christine Smith

Chrissy oversees 50 attorneys and more than a dozen social workers, investigators and other staff so we can provide the highest quality representation for at-risk children.

Policy Attorney

Damon advocates with the DC Council and government agencies to improve city-wide services for the District’s most vulnerable children, including children in foster care.

Legal Assistant

Kelly works with our Guardian ad Litem Program and prepares reports, manages case archives and coordinates expert witness contracts.

We help thousands of DC’s at-risk children each year, including:

1 out of 8of DC’s most vulnerable children
2,500+caregivers & children create more stable families
1,500+children & families with special education needs
1,400+children & families with health needs