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Children and Youth Organizations

Explore California organizations working on children and youth, and find a place to put your interests into practice.

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Organizations

  • LACBA Counsel For Justice

    Pro bono legal services projects serving Los Angeles residents through the charitable arm of the Los Angeles County Bar Association.

    Children and Youth

  • Past pre-bar fellowship host

    Law Foundation of Silicon Valley

    Free legal services and multilingual advocacy in Silicon Valley, including housing, health, mental health and legal support for children and youth.

    Children and Youth · Housing

  • Learning Rights Law Center

    Free legal advice, representation and parent training to help low-income families secure their children’s educational rights and services.

    Children and Youth · Disability Rights

  • Legal Aid of Marin

    Legal Aid of Marin’s mission is to provide access to the civil justice system to low-income, vulnerable and otherwise underserved residents of Marin County.

    Children and Youth · Consumer and Bankruptcy

  • Past pre-bar fellowship host

    Legal Aid of Sonoma County

    Crisis legal services in English and Spanish for low-income families and children, including domestic violence, guardianship, eviction and housing conditions.

    Children and Youth · Family Law and Domestic Violence

  • Past pre-bar fellowship host

    Legal Services for Children

    Legal representation and social work for Bay Area children and youth, including guardianship, dependency, school discipline, immigration and emancipation.

    Children and Youth · Family Law and Domestic Violence

  • Levitt & Quinn Family Law Center

    Family law representation and advice for low-income families, including adoption, support, custody, domestic violence, divorce and paternity.

    Children and Youth · Family Law and Domestic Violence

  • Mental Health Advocacy Services (MHAS)

    Free legal services for children and adults with mental disabilities, including benefits access, rights protection and discrimination, plus training and impact litigation.

    Children and Youth · Civil Rights and Discrimination

  • National Center for Youth Law (NCYL)

    Litigation, policy advocacy and legal support for advocates working on children’s rights, including foster care, juvenile justice, mental health and reproductive healthcare.

    Children and Youth · Healthcare and Public Benefits

  • OneJustice

    Helps California legal aid nonprofits strengthen their organizations, expand pro bono services and reach rural communities and other underserved residents.

    Children and Youth · Elder Law

  • Public Counsel

    Pro bono legal services in Los Angeles across areas including children’s rights, education, housing, immigration, consumer protection, veterans’ rights and community development.

    Children and Youth · Civil Rights and Discrimination

  • San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program (SDVLP)

    SDVLP serves the homeless, abused children, domestic violence victims, elder abuse victims, veterans, immigrants, and those with HIV/AIDS. More than 75% of SDVLP’s clients are women and children.

    Children and Youth · Elder Law

  • Veterans Legal Institute

    Pro bono legal assistance for current and former service members facing barriers to housing, healthcare, education and employment, plus community education and policy advocacy.

    Children and Youth · Employment and Workers' Rights

  • Youth Law Center (YLC)

    Legal advocacy and systems change to protect children in foster care and juvenile justice from abuse and neglect and support their transition to adulthood.

    Children and Youth · Criminal Records and Reentry