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Every child deserves a strong advocate.
The Children’s Law Center (CLC) is the sole nonprofit in New York City focused on representation of young people in custody, visitation, domestic violence, guardianship, parentage, and related child protective matters. Our trial and appellate attorneys and social workers represent and support 5,000 children across four boroughs—many of whom would otherwise face Family Court alone.
Your contribution will go a long way in impacting the next generation of New Yorkers.
Why your support matters
For more than 25 years, CLC has been a lifeline for children in Family Court.
- 135,000+ children represented since 1997
- 1,000+ appeals handled, shaping New York family law
- 5,000 children served annually, with 300+ assigned to CLC each month
- 75%+ of cases achieve desired legal outcomes, giving children a voice in their futures
Every dollar you give ensures that children in crisis receive the legal advocacy they deserve.
Our fundraising priorities
The Children’s Law Center receives most of its funding from the state of New York. With your donation, CLC can dedicate even more resources towards its mission of providing high quality advocacy for NYC youth. In 2025, our fundraising priorities include:
Strengthening legal advocacy
Expanding holistic social work services
Growing pro-bono and volunteer programs
Representing more underserved populations
Ways to support
Every contribution helps us fulfill our mission. There are many ways to support us in financial ways, such as:
Donate
A one-time or recurring gift
Matching Gifts
Maximize your impact through employer giving programs
In-Kind Contributions
Provide books, art, and other items
Fundraising & Events
Volunteer and outreach
Partner with us
Your business or law firm can support New York’s most vulnerable children through partnerships and corporate giving.
- Pro Bono Legal Representation – Take on cases and provide legal research support
- Matching Gift Programs – Double the impact of employee donations
- Sponsorships & Corporate Partnerships – Invest in legal advocacy for children
Volunteer with us
You can contribute more than money: your hours and expertise.
Through pro-bono legal work or community outreach, you can make a direct impact on our cases today.
Our volunteers can contribute their time to a range of duties from legal advocacy to community outreach.
Spotlights
We are grateful to our donors, partners, and volunteers who make our work possible. Stay tuned for stories of impact.
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