As the largest nonprofit law firm in the nation, we advocate on behalf of over 30,000 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 100,000 court appearances.
Our advocacy includes the expertise of a mental health advocacy team, national and state bar-certified child welfare law specialists, and staff experts who specialize in the areas of mental health, education, CSEC and juvenile justice. CLC has a strong presence in the legislative arena, successfully sponsoring over 40 pieces of child welfare related legislation between 1999 and 2019.
30,000+
Youth represented in Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Placer Counties each yaer
550+
Attorneys, social work investigators, paralegals, and other professional staff
70+
Child Welfare Law Specialist on staff
145,000+
Annual court appearances by CLC attorneys to advocatre on behalf of our young clients
13,500+
Children reunified with family or adopted each year
1,500+
Holiday wishes granted for CLC clients during our annual Adopt-a-Family event
60+
Pieces of child welfare legislation successfully sponsored since 2002
32
Years of tireles advocacy for children in foster care