NACC at 50

Recognizing 50 Years of Impact. Investing in the Future of Advocacy.

In 2027, the National Association of Counsel for Children will celebrate 50 years of advancing justice for children and families.

Founded in 1977, NACC led the evolution of children’s law from a cause to a profession by establishing child welfare as a specialty practice requiring distinctive training, skills, and support.

From shaping national standards to training thousands of attorneys and elevating youth voice, our work has transformed systems—and lives.

NACC’s 50th Anniversary is more than a celebration. It marks a significant milestone in the advancement and activation of the field, from a cause to a profession to a movement.

This milestone year will culminate in Denver, Colorado, with the 50th National Child Welfare Law Conference and a special 50th Anniversary Gala, bringing together the nation’s leading child and family serving attorneys, judges, multidisciplinary professionals, policymakers, philanthropic partners, and champions for children.

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50^th Anniversary Gala – Friday, August 6, 2027

50^th Anniversary Conference –Wednesday, August 4 – Saturday, August 7, 2027

Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center

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The Guardian law journal
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NACC’s Mission

NACC advances children’s and parents’ rights by supporting a diverse, inclusive community of child welfare lawyers to provide zealous legal representation and by advocating for equitable, anti-racist solutions co-designed by people with lived experience.