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February 2024 Policy Updates

Thursday February 1, 2024

Counsel for Kids

Lived Experience expert Rebekka Behr explained at a Ways and Means Committee hearing that getting an attorney helped her get a drivers license, reconnect with her family, & navigate aging out of the child welfare system. See 50:30 mark.

10 Reasons Client-Directed Legal Representation for Children is Best Practice

Check out the new Counsel for Kids tool on client-directed legal representation.

NACC Supports Full-Service Community Schools

NACC signed a letter urging Congress to support Full-Service Community Schools.

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    Counsel for Kids State Legislative Updates New Hampshire’s Children and Family Law Committee considered Senate Bill 463 on April 23. If passed, it would require the appointment of legal counsel for children placed...

  • Spring Individual Membership Sale – Now Through End of May

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    NACC’s annual 25% off individual membership sale is on now through the end of May! Join the NACC community or renew your membership to add on a full 12 months...

  • April 2024 Policy Updates

    April 2, 2024

    Three State Legislatures Consider Client Directed Model of Representation Iowa HF 2580 requires the appointment of legal counsel for children ten and older and a GAL attorney for children under ten. The...