NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNSEL FOR CHILDREN

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NACC advocates for the rights of children and youth in the child welfare system, and trains and supports a diverse community of legal professionals serving children, parents, and families.

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  • Call for Nominations: 2025 Promoting Excellence Awards

    Tuesday April 01, 2025

    Deadline: May 30 Mission The mission of the National Association of Counsel for Children advances children’s and parents’ rights by supporting a diverse, inclusive community of child welfare lawyers to…

  • March 2025 Policy Updates

    Thursday March 06, 2025

    NACC joined several sign-on letters: Counsel for Kids Legislative Updates: State legislative champions strive to establish and improve the quality of legal representation for children in child protection court proceedings. Check…

A National Approach

At the state and federal level, we are working toward a future when every young person experiencing the child welfare system receives high-quality legal representation.

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