NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNSEL FOR CHILDREN
Our Work
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.
Children in child welfare cases need attorneys of their own. We’re working to make sure they have them.
Recent News
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NACC and More Than 200 Organizations Urge Congress to Ensure Legal Counsel in Foster Care Cases Amid Access to Justice Crisis
Monday November 09, 2026
HR 8997 would provide access to a lawyer for more than 56,000 children in foster care. WASHINGTON—Today, the National Association of Counsel for Children and more than 200 organizations serving…
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NACC and Children’s Law Offices Push for Justice for Children in Foster Care During Uncertain Times
Friday November 06, 2026
The Children’s Justice Fund brings together children’s law offices from across the nation to fuel protection of the rights and wellbeing of children experiencing the child welfare system. DENVER—Amid critical…
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.
