Together with DC children & families, Children’s Law Center uses the law to solve children’s urgent problems today, improve the systems that will affect their lives tomorrow and strengthen our community so that change endures. childrenslawcenter.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/childrenslawcenter.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/childrenslawcenter.org/post/3mun3yztcac2iTY @citycastdc.bsky.social for highlighting this issue. For DC's crisis response system to work, we need someone to call, someone to respond & a safe place to go. We'll continue to push for each part of our system to have the funding & capacity to deliver the services that children & families need. [contains quote post or other embedded content]03 Sep 2026 18:40 +0000at://did:plc:yhvxllcgbdpfspk4b5p7cc4a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mun3yztcac2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/childrenslawcenter.org/post/3mukkpf72wc2hFor years, dozens of young people with experience in DC’s foster care system fought to create a new permanency option for older youth. Now, their vision is a reality. SOUL is officially law! Get to know some of these young advocates & learn more in this powerful segment: https://abcnews.com/video/134832909/02 Sep 2026 18:25 +0000at://did:plc:yhvxllcgbdpfspk4b5p7cc4a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mukkpf72wc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/childrenslawcenter.org/post/3mufotolqss2fFor 30 years, Children’s Law Center has pioneered new strategies, forged powerful partnerships and evolved to meet the changing needs of DC children. One example: the DC Healthy Housing Map, developed with @childrensnational.bsky.social's Child Health Advocacy Institute, IMPACT DC and Yachad DC.31 Aug 2026 19:56 +0000at://did:plc:yhvxllcgbdpfspk4b5p7cc4a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mufotolqss2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/childrenslawcenter.org/post/3mqu6c463se2fThe winds in DC are a bit smoky today, but it's the perfect day to stay inside and catch up on our latest Winds of Change: https://ow.ly/n0vX50ZoYCl Read about the work we're doing to improve the lives of DC children and families and how you can help. Click on the link in our comments to sign up.17 Jul 2026 16:29 +0000at://did:plc:yhvxllcgbdpfspk4b5p7cc4a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqu6c463se2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/childrenslawcenter.org/post/3mpjrxwsq2k2zDespite a difficult budget year, the @councilofdc.bsky.social filled several major budget gaps for the coming year that will ensure our city can continue to meet the needs of children and families — wins worth recognizing and protecting. (1/3)30 Jun 2026 19:57 +0000at://did:plc:yhvxllcgbdpfspk4b5p7cc4a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpjrxwsq2k2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/childrenslawcenter.org/post/3moj6lwdcjc2uFor the first time, we have SBBH providers in over three quarters of schools. If we don’t restore the proposed 22% funding cut for FY27, we’ll be throwing this progress away – and students will be left without the services they need. @chmnmendelson.bsky.social17 Jun 2026 20:45 +0000at://did:plc:yhvxllcgbdpfspk4b5p7cc4a/app.bsky.feed.post/3moj6lwdcjc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/childrenslawcenter.org/post/3moghdirvjc2kThank you to @robertwhitedc.bsky.social and @cmfrumin.bsky.social for securing enough resources in the FY27 budget across DHS and DCHA to ensure families w vouchers stay housed + help 442 more DC families access housing stability next year.16 Jun 2026 18:43 +0000at://did:plc:yhvxllcgbdpfspk4b5p7cc4a/app.bsky.feed.post/3moghdirvjc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/childrenslawcenter.org/post/3mnzfepfptk2lThank you @chmnmendelson.bsky.social and the entire @councilofdc.bsky.social for supporting DC’s Access to Justice Initiative! It is a smart investment that will improve the lives of children and families across the District.11 Jun 2026 14:04 +0000at://did:plc:yhvxllcgbdpfspk4b5p7cc4a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnzfepfptk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/childrenslawcenter.org/post/3mnfk265sbk2qThank you to the Councilmembers who voted for #AccessToJustice as a top budget priority! Far too many DC residents will need legal help navigating the changes ahead. @chmnmendelson.bsky.social @anitabondsdc.bsky.social @robertwhitedc.bsky.social @cmchenderson.bsky.social @brianneknadeau.bsky.social03 Jun 2026 16:34 +0000at://did:plc:yhvxllcgbdpfspk4b5p7cc4a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnfk265sbk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/childrenslawcenter.org/post/3mmwwyjt57s2eNew @citycastdc.bsky.social story shows what’s at stake if cuts to youth behav health aren’t reversed. We’re so grateful for @cmchenderson.bsky.social's work to minimize disruption to care – yet we know there still won’t be enough $ to ensure access at all schools. https://dc.citycast.fm/news/dc-budget-cuts-youth-mental-health28 May 2026 21:16 +0000at://did:plc:yhvxllcgbdpfspk4b5p7cc4a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmwwyjt57s2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/childrenslawcenter.org/post/3mmet46tcmk22We appreciate the work the Cmtee on Human Services+Housing did to fund 38 NEW housing vouchers for families exiting RRH in the FY27 budget. While an important step, we agree w the Cmtees that it is only a fraction of what is needed to prevent DC children from experiencing eviction and homelessness.21 May 2026 16:18 +0000at://did:plc:yhvxllcgbdpfspk4b5p7cc4a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmet46tcmk22https://bsky.app/profile/childrenslawcenter.org/post/3mmesbrfspc22Special thanks to @cmfrumin.bsky.social for preserving DC’s truancy pilot! In its first 2 years, the program supported hundreds of students and we are seeing results. 71% of students in the program last year improved their attendance and were not truant this year! https://static.klipy.com/ii/a15b48460c436e1e92c85ffc680932cc/ac/d5/5gbpf2Dt.gif?hh=462&ww=498&mp4=qkL7KjbMw1ZJ8o&webm=bwFRgS03orBtUuv21 May 2026 16:04 +0000at://did:plc:yhvxllcgbdpfspk4b5p7cc4a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmesbrfspc22https://bsky.app/profile/childrenslawcenter.org/post/3mmcthlxkts2w👏🏿👏🏻👏🏽 Thank you @cmzparker5.bsky.social for securing funding for the SOUL Act in the FY27 budget! As you said today – this is a huge win. We look forward to young people having this new permanency option available to them.20 May 2026 21:19 +0000at://did:plc:yhvxllcgbdpfspk4b5p7cc4a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmcthlxkts2whttps://bsky.app/profile/childrenslawcenter.org/post/3mm5g36xm222w“This is a full circle moment… You all have been at the table for a long time, brainstorming, writing, giving feedback. You were there as we introduced the bill, you testified and advocated for it, and now you’re here to fund it.” TY @cmzparker5.bsky.social for your steadfast advocacy for SOUL.18 May 2026 17:36 +0000at://did:plc:yhvxllcgbdpfspk4b5p7cc4a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm5g36xm222whttps://bsky.app/profile/childrenslawcenter.org/post/3mlvop6rz2c2cDC's #AccessToJustice Initiative faces an 86% cut in the proposed FY27 budget. Last year, these funds helped us reach 1000's of children and families, including Danny. With our support, Danny has an IEP that meets his needs, and his mom credits our work in building confidence for her own advocacy.15 May 2026 15:49 +0000at://did:plc:yhvxllcgbdpfspk4b5p7cc4a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvop6rz2c2chttps://bsky.app/profile/childrenslawcenter.org/post/3mlt3jh3dbc2kNEW: @alexkoma.bsky.social dives into DBH’s plan to move school-based behavioral health & youth crisis response in-house – w/o the staffing or budget to do so effectively. Our policy attorney Leah Castelaz sums it up: “We are staring down the barrel of major disruption.” @chmnmendelson.bsky.social [contains quote post or other embedded content]14 May 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:yhvxllcgbdpfspk4b5p7cc4a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlt3jh3dbc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/childrenslawcenter.org/post/3mlqhwjldgc2vYesterday we had a rare triple-threat panel at the CFSA budget oversight hearing📝🎤. Children's Law Center represents about half of the children currently in foster care — so we know how important it is that the key programs serving these youth are adequately funded. @cmzparker5.bsky.social13 May 2026 14:05 +0000at://did:plc:yhvxllcgbdpfspk4b5p7cc4a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlqhwjldgc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/childrenslawcenter.org/post/3ml7ndhgfbe2mWe joined 100s of community members & legal org leaders to share why #AccesstoJustice matters. We urge Councilmember Brooke Pinto and the entire DC Council to fully fund the Initiative and protect legal services in the District. #dcciviljustice Read our testimony: https://ow.ly/xh7q50YVPVB06 May 2026 21:26 +0000at://did:plc:yhvxllcgbdpfspk4b5p7cc4a/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7ndhgfbe2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/childrenslawcenter.org/post/3mkaviojyh72rChildren’s Law Center is proud to co-sponsor candidate forums next week with the Council for Court Excellence and dozens of partner organizations. Join us to hear where the mayoral and congressional candidates stand on public safety, justice and DC’s future. RSVP here: https://ow.ly/Q2QG50YP7B5 24 Apr 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:yhvxllcgbdpfspk4b5p7cc4a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkaviojyh72rhttps://bsky.app/profile/childrenslawcenter.org/post/3mk6tt6flxs2bNEW: Parents, teachers, school leaders & community members call on DC leaders to preserve access to school-based behavioral health & youth crisis response services. The message is clear: We fear our children are going to fall through the cracks of DBH’s plan. childrenslawcenter.org/FY27Letter23 Apr 2026 20:25 +0000at://did:plc:yhvxllcgbdpfspk4b5p7cc4a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6tt6flxs2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/childrenslawcenter.org/post/3mk4dsa7lab2nMarea. Dayar. Princess. Justice. These are just four of the dozens of former and current foster youth who are paving a new legal pathway to help others exit care into permanency. They worked to develop the SOUL Act over more than two years – and are now advocating to get it past the finish line.22 Apr 2026 20:33 +0000at://did:plc:yhvxllcgbdpfspk4b5p7cc4a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk4dsa7lab2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/childrenslawcenter.org/post/3mj5pad7ppa2pMore young people in DC are leaving foster care with stable housing thanks to recent changes, but delays are still putting some youth at risk of homelessness. @streetsensedc.bsky.social shines a light on why getting foster youth connected to FUP vouchers * quickly* matters. https://ow.ly/CITH50YH73P10 Apr 2026 16:05 +0000at://did:plc:yhvxllcgbdpfspk4b5p7cc4a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5pad7ppa2phttps://bsky.app/profile/childrenslawcenter.org/post/3mimcl4lphh2dPassionate about safe, healthy housing a reality for all DC children and families? Children’s Law Center is #hiring a Policy Attorney/Analyst to advance our Healthy Housing portfolio—working with stakeholders across DC to drive systems change. #Apply today: https://ow.ly/jzPm50YCWe103 Apr 2026 18:03 +0000at://did:plc:yhvxllcgbdpfspk4b5p7cc4a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mimcl4lphh2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/childrenslawcenter.org/post/3miepazwkas2xBig thanks to @cmcharlesallen.bsky.social for the opportunity to testify alongside partners like Legal Aid DC, in support of the DC Water bills package.31 Mar 2026 17:29 +0000at://did:plc:yhvxllcgbdpfspk4b5p7cc4a/app.bsky.feed.post/3miepazwkas2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/childrenslawcenter.org/post/3mi2ux2nlds2530 years. 60,000+ children and families. One unwavering mission. Learn about the three pillars that drive our fight to ensure every DC child has a strong foundation of family, health and education. Meet a few of the children at the heart of our work: https://youtu.be/56ceW_PMGEc?si=vSP82v8JOa22bJaA27 Mar 2026 19:44 +0000at://did:plc:yhvxllcgbdpfspk4b5p7cc4a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi2ux2nlds25https://bsky.app/profile/childrenslawcenter.org/post/3mhiylbz6lp2uFamilies Together Director, Jabeen Adawi, loves to read Creepy Carrots by Aaron Reynolds with her kiddos. She shares: “This book shows bravery and amazing problem solving (by Jasper the rabbit AND the carrots!)” #CLCFavBooks 🎒✨20 Mar 2026 17:01 +0000at://did:plc:yhvxllcgbdpfspk4b5p7cc4a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhiylbz6lp2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/childrenslawcenter.org/post/3mhe2ewk2cf2mWe are #hiring a Bilingual Community Paralegal to provide critical support in our brief service work, along with community and client outreach. This position is designed to advance our mission of providing high-quality legal services to children and families in DC. https://ow.ly/UCfU50YvXIb18 Mar 2026 17:50 +0000at://did:plc:yhvxllcgbdpfspk4b5p7cc4a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhe2ewk2cf2m