A Defender in Every Corner
Brothers Grayson and Lucas were nearly returned to a dangerous environment after suffering horrific abuse. Our Children’s Law Clinic provided the direct legal advocacy needed to ensure their safety was the priority.
“When criminals have attorneys and children don’t, children always lose. We won’t stop until every child has a defender in their corner.”
Darcy Olsen, Founder and CEO
Every Child Needs a Home, Not a Facility
Emily Pike was a 14-year-old who repeatedly ran away from a group home because she wanted to be with her family. Her tragic death exposed the critical danger of “detention-style” warehousing for teens.
“The system was ready to leave my daughter in a shelter because it was ‘easier.’ The Center’s legal team didn’t stop until she was home with us. They understand that a child needs a family, not a facility.”
Emily Pike’s Legacy / Kinship Parent Name
Advocacy with Authority
“In the Clinic, we see the gaps in the law every day. That experience allows us to walk into the State Capitol and say, ‘This is how we fix it.’ We are the voice for those who have been silenced.”
Tom Jose, Director, Children’s Law Clinic
Equipping the Protectors
“I am one of the 1,000+ professionals the Center trains every year. Their expertise has completely changed how our team handles cases of missing foster youth. They don’t just teach the law; they teach us how to rescue children.”
Judge