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CENTER: A VOICE
FOR EVERY
CHILD IN FAMILY COURT Empowering families in crisis with compassionate legal representation, mediation, and support to ensure the safety and well-being of children in Connecticut. Learn More UPCOMING FREE VIRTUAL &
IN-PERSON TRAININGS September 11, 2026: AI and the Legal Profession with Sgt. James Amaro
October 7, 2026: Lunch & Learn with Attorney Justine Rakich-Kelly
October 16, 2026: Ethical Considerations with doing AMC/GAL Work: The Legal and Mental Health Disciplines with Robert Madden, LCSW, JD
November 13, 2026: The Parentage Act with Professor Douglas Nejaime of Yale Law School
December 11, 2026: Navigating the Grievance and AMC/GAL Complaint Process (and how to avoid them!) with Attorney Edward Bryan
January 8, 2026: Interviewing Children: Techniques to Get them Talking with Dr. Stephen Humphrey
January 20, 2026: Lunch & Learn with Attorney Justine Rakich-Kelly
March 3, 2026: Lunch & Learn with Attorney Justine Rakich-Kelly
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LEGAL REPRESENTATION

We provide free, high-quality legal representation to children in family court, especially in cases involving parental conflict or abuse. We advocate for the best interests of the child and work to ensure their safety, well-being, and rights are protected.

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FAMILIES IN TRANSITION

Our mediation program pairs families with a team of a gender-balanced attorney and a mental health professional to help parents resolve conflicts and make decisions in a way that is healthiest for their children.

RESOLVE FAMILY CONFLICTS

THE CHILDREN’S LAW LINE

The Children’s Law Line offers free legal advice for families facing challenges in Connecticut’s family court system. Our easy-to-access helpline provides guidance on child custody, visitation, child support, and other family law issues.

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ADVOCACY & TRAINING

We advocate for systemic change to improve the safety and well-being of children in the legal system. We also provide training to legal and mental health professionals to help them better serve children and families in crisis.

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CHILDREN SERVED IN 2024

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CHILDREN IN 523 FAMILIES THROUGH LEGAL REPRESENTATION

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CHILDREN IN 47 FAMILIES THROUGH FAMILIES IN TRANSITION

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CHILDREN THROUGH 513 CALLS TO THE CHILDREN’S LAWLINE

FAMILIES SHARE THEIR JOURNEY

Read how our legal services, mediation, and advocacy have helped families overcome challenges and create safer, more stable futures for their children

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