Read about Children's Law Center in local and national media.
In a profession still dominated by men, these power players have taken a sledgehammer to the glass ceiling to grab their place among the elite of the Washington bar. Judith Sandalow singled out as one of top 50 women lawyers in DC.
On June 24th, the DC Bar honored individuals and law firms for their work over the past year, including CLC volunteer attorney, Nancy Hendry, named Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year.
Columnist Petula Dvorak profiles a former CLC client in a column honoring the "New Dads" on Father's Day.
K Street Kate writes about Walter Grio's photography exhibit at Peacock Cafe.
The Scene Bisnow snapped photos of "Shoot for Change," a debut of photography by Walter Grio that benefited CLC.
The Georgetown Dish highlights CLC in its write-up about Walter Grio's benefit photo exhibit.
The D.C. Council restored millions of dollars for children's programs, a move praised by advocates.
The District's top special education official apologized to a roomful of anxious parents Wednesday night for mishandling an attempt to remove their children from private schools where they had been placed at public expense because the city was unable to meet their needs.
The Washington Post profiled CLC's medical-legal partnership with Children's National Medical Center, which allies doctors and lawyers to fight obstacles to family health care.
Judith Sandalow urges Mayor Fenty to do more to prevent child abuse and neglect, calling his plan "all talk and very little action" and criticizing his proposed budget cuts to programs that protect children.
D.C. Wire covers Council Member Michael Brown's meeting with DC residents to discuss the so-called "millionaire's tax," hosted at CLC.
CLC provides an expert opinion on the Mayor's proposed cuts to the CFSA budget.
The Washington Post reports on a new adoption law that helps foster families to provide permanent homes for children. Judith Sandalow says, “it’s the biggest step forward…in my 10 years here.”
News Channel 8 reports on the new adoption and guardianship law that will help create more than 100 new families each year.
Sharra Greer, CLC policy director, comments on the Mayor's proposed elimination of the Child and Family Services Agency's Rapid Housing Program, calling it a "huge deal."
Legal Bisnow reports on Judith Sandalow's 10th anniversary celebration, featuring numerous supporters from local law firms.
Judith Sandalow guest blogs for DCFPI, examining Portfolio.com’s claim that DC is the second best city in the country for young people aged 18-34.
Association & Non-Profit Bisnow reports on an event hosted by Diana and Stephen Goldberg that celebrated Judith Sandalow's 10th anniversary with CLC and highlighted our work with Children's National Medical Center.
Executive Director Judith Sandalow describes the effects of rising poverty on children in the District.
Judith Sandalow is quoted in a D.C. Wire blog posting about how to fight poverty in the District.
“I would thank Children’s Law Center for giving me a chance to go to a four year college or even a trade school, to do something I’d like to do. Like maybe be a sportscaster … or a chef.”
-Kyle,
17 years old