Children's Law Center of California
Explore Our MissionGet to know the lawyers, specialists, and support staff behind CLC and why we fight for foster youth in California.
We provide an unparalleled level of expertise in and out of the courtroom. Learn more about what we do.
We fight for kids who come under the protection of the child welfare system.
You can help children and families in California. See how you can get involved in our mission.
We fight to ensure the well being and future success of our clients through a multi-disciplinary, independent and informed approach to advocacy. A powerful voice for foster youth fighting for family reunification, permanence, educational opportunity, health and mental health services, self-sufficiency and overall well-being, we’re working toward local, statewide and national policy change and child welfare system reform.
Our hearts go out to all impacted by the devastating fires. Like so many of you, CLC clients, staff, colleagues, friends, families, and loved ones have been displaced, lost their homes, and watched their communities burn. Please help us support them during this difficult time.
Learn MoreWe want all of California’s children to have the support they need to succeed. Children’s Law Center represents all of the 25,000 children under our jurisdiction. Our attorneys appear on behalf of children in day-to-day dependency proceedings, and we represent them in a host of related hearings that seek to ensure the well being and future success of each child.
Check out our resources for attorneys and foster youth. Use them to take full advantage of your legal rights and opportunities that should be available to foster youth.
Sacramento Advocates Gala Tickets Are Now on Sale – Join Us for an Unforgettable Evening! We’re excited to share that tickets are officially on sale for this year’s Advocates Gala, happening on May 21, 2025 in Sacramento! We hope you’ll join us for a powerful and inspiring evening as we come together to uplift the…
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Save the Date: Sacramento Advocates Gala We hope you will join us at the beautiful and historic Elks Tower for an unforgettable evening of delicious food, lively music, and inspiring words as we raise critical funding for the children and youth we proudly represent in the Sacramento and Placer County foster care systems. Help us…
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CLC Fire Relief Efforts Foster Youth Impacted by Wildfires Need Your Support – Like so many of our friends and neighbors, CLC has been deeply impacted by the fires in Los Angeles. In the days and weeks following the onset of the first fire, we mobilized quickly to understand the impact on each of our…
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