As the largest children’s law firm in the nation, we advocate on behalf of tens of thousands of children and youth in the Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Placer County foster care systems. Every year, CLC’s investigators conduct over 24,000 independent investigations into the well-being and safety of our clients, while CLC attorneys make over 105,000 court appearances.Â
Our advocacy includes the expertise of national and state bar-certified child welfare law specialists, and staff experts who specialize in the areas of mental health, education, human trafficking and juvenile justice including many with lived experience in the foster care system. CLC has a strong presence in the legislative arena, successfully sponsoring over 60 pieces of child welfare related legislation since 2002.Â
29,000+
Youth represented in Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Placer Counties each year
550+
Attorneys, social work investigators, paralegals, and other professional staff
80+
Child Welfare Law Specialist on staff
105,000+
Annual court appearances by CLC attorneys to advocatre on behalf of our young clients
9,000+
Children reunified with family or adopted each year
2,800+
Holiday wishes granted for CLC clients during our annual Adopt-a-Family event
70
Pieces of child welfare legislation successfully sponsored since 2002
35
Years of tireless advocacy for children in foster care
215
Families provided specialized resources and supports preventing family separation
200+
Clients placed in supportive environments and safe stable housing through personalized consultationsÂ
50
Young parents provided with case management to help them be ready for parentingÂ
215
Youth impacted by commercial sexual exploitation receiving specialized advocacy and supportÂ
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