The Children's Law Center

The Children's Law Center in Forest Hills, NY, is dedicated to ensuring that children have strong voices in legal proceedings that impact their lives. Each year in New York City, numerous children find themselves in legal disputes with outcomes that deeply affect them. Unfortunately, the child's voice is often faint or unheard amidst the adults speaking to the Court.

With a holistic approach to services, The Children's Law Center goes beyond legal representation. They offer a continuum of client management services post-court, connecting children and families with community-based resources. Through a trauma-informed and reflective advocacy approach, they address clients' needs outside the courtroom, such as mental health counseling and educational support.

Established in 1997, The Children's Law Center has represented thousands of children in family and supreme courts in New York City. Their team of attorneys, social workers, paralegals, and administrative staff collaboratively work to provide zealous and effective representation. By identifying systemic gaps and issues, they create internal programs to address challenges faced by children involved in family court litigation.

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