Lawyers for Children America - CT

12/02/2025

Every day, LFCA volunteer attorneys step in when a child has no one else to turn to— fighting for safety, stability, and the chance to thrive.

Your gift today enables that more children receive the advocacy they deserve.

💙 Thank you for standing with them.

Make a Giving Tuesday gift:

Your contribution will allow us to fight for a child who has been neglected, abused, or abandoned. With a volunteer lawyer on their side, children in our community stand a much better chance of living a happy, healthy, vibrant life.

07/07/2025

🗓️Save the Date! 🗓️
We’re excited to announce that Lawyers for Children America’s Fall Event is set for Thursday, November 7th, 2025! Mark your calendars now— we can’t wait to gather with our community to celebrate and support our work on behalf of vulnerable children and youth. More details coming soon! 💙

02/24/2025

🤝 Strengthening Families Through Advocacy
LFCA is not only advocating for children—we’re also working to ensure parents receive essential services like employment support, addiction rehabilitation, and counseling. By addressing the root causes of family separation, we help families heal and prevent future DCF involvement. 💙

02/21/2025

🚨 Breaking the Cycle of Child Abuse
Child abuse and neglect can have lifelong consequences, but legal advocacy can change the trajectory of a child’s life. LFCA works with dedicated pro bono attorneys to ensure children in the foster system receive the care, support, and legal protections they need. Together, we can break the cycle. 🔗

02/20/2025

💡 Systemic Change = Stronger Families
LFCA’s innovative legal advocacy has led to a 23% increase in successful family reunifications with no future DCF involvement. How? By ensuring parents get the mental health and social support they need, we help break cycles of abuse and neglect. Every child deserves a safe, stable home. 🏡

02/19/2025

🏡 A Path to Stability: LFCA’s Mission
At Lawyers for Children America, we fight for three critical goals for every child we serve: 1️⃣ Permanency – Securing stable, long-term homes through reunification, adoption, or independent living. 2️⃣ Safety – Ensuring every child feels protected and supported. 3️⃣ Services – Connecting children with the mental health and educational resources they need. Every case we take on is a step toward a brighter future. 💙

02/18/2025

📢 The Mental Health Crisis in Foster Care
Did you know? 80% of children in foster care experience significant mental health challenges. These children often face PTSD, anxiety, and depression due to past trauma and unstable living situations. LFCA advocates for legal solutions that prioritize their safety, permanency, and access to vital mental health services. 💙

01/27/2025

📊 The Need Is Greater Than Ever
Since the pandemic, the number of abused and neglected children seeking LFCA's help has more than doubled. 💔

💙 But there's hope. Lawyers for Children America works tirelessly to advocate for these children, ensuring they receive the care and protection they deserve.

Whether you're inspired by the numbers or moved by the faces of children we help, your involvement can create change. Learn more and join our mission!

01/23/2025

Behind every number is a child’s story. It costs $1,083 to ensure children have the legal support they deserve, but your support and our pro bono lawyers multiply this impact 4:1. Together, we’re transforming futures. 🌟

01/08/2025

Welcome to the official page of Lawyers for Children America-CT! 🌟 We're dedicated to protecting children and strengthening families through pro bono legal advocacy. Follow us to stay updated on our mission, impact, and how you can get involved!