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CLCM Spotlights Holistic Representation of Immigrant Children at MBA Conference
CLCM's Claire Valentin joined fellow advocates at the MA Bar Association Conference to underscore the critical need for holistic, child-centered legal representation for immigrant youth in juvenile court delinquency and foster care cases.
Gotay v. Creen: Groundwork for Children’s Constitutional Right to be Free of Harm
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court handed down a significant ruling in Gotay v. Creen, affirming that children in foster care have a constitutional right to safety and adequate care. Read our take on this crucial step forward and why our advocacy continues.
CLCM Partners with Parent Advocates for Training on Family Separation
CLCM attorney Alexis Williams Torrey joined Community Legal Aid parent advocates with lived expertise to facilitate a workshop for the Massachusetts Family Preservation Project on identifying warning signs that family separation may be imminent and building the scaffolding to keep families safe and together. Read more about how this collaboration is helping prevent unnecessary family separation.
Welcoming a New Leadership Team to Advance Our Vision for Children’s Advocacy
Under Executive Director Jenny Chou’s leadership, CLCM has assembled a new team of leaders to strengthen our direct representation and expand our strategic advocacy for children across Massachusetts. Read how this vision builds on our legacy and tackles today’s toughest challenges.