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Children’s Law Center of California
www.clccal.org
(323) 980-1538
Development Manager: Stephanie Talavera
Mission
Children’s Law Center of California (CLC) provides legal representation for children and youth impacted by abuse and neglect. We advocate for our clients by supporting families; fighting for reunification, permanence, educational opportunity, health, and mental health wellness; and empowering and strengthening children, families, and their communities. Our informed approach to advocacy makes us a powerful voice in local, statewide, and national child welfare system reform.
Begin to Build a Relationship
We know you care about where your money goes and how it is used. Connect with this organization’s leadership in order to begin to build this important relationship. Your email will be sent directly to this organization’s director of development and/or Executive Director.
A couple of years ago, I was on the verge of being homeless. I was unable to work for health reasons and my lack of income was really hard on my family. That’s when I reached out to CLC. The CLC housing team went above and beyond. My housing peer advocate was a breath of fresh air. She helped me get $1,800 to cover one month of rent, and it allowed me to ease back into employment. I’ve aged out of care, but my peer advocate is still helpful and provides resources and support whenever I need help. CLC won’t abandon you.
Help Give Foster Youth Brighter Futures
As legal counsel for more than 20,000 children in the foster system in three counties, Children’s Law Center of California’s advocacy and multidisciplinary support model protects children and supports families. They provide housing assistance, mental health care case work, support for new parents, advocacy for those with developmental disabilities, and intensive casework for the most vulnerable.
In 2024, they lost nearly $5 million of state and federal funding and are in need of donor support to continue critical programs.
•$300,000: Continues their mental health program and their advocacy for those with developmental disabilities.
•$300,000: Protects their program (raised over the next two years) ensuring young people aging out of foster care have stable housing.
•$3,000: Provides a security deposit and move-in funds for one young adult and baby.
•$1,500: Helps a new mom with baby essentials and a stable start.
•$1,000: Buys birthday gifts for 50 children
•$500: Buys new clothing or school uniforms for 5 children
Key Supporters
Friends of CLC
American Business Bank
Benjy Grinberg
and Ellen Goldberg
California Community Foundation
Chay and Kim Lapin
Conrad N. Hilton Foundation
Dara and Conan Barker
In-N-Out Burger Foundation
Joseph and Jean Mandel
Neal Kaufman, MD, MPH
Pritzker Foster Care Initiative
Ralph M. Parsons Foundation
Reissa Foundation
Samuel and Helene
Soref Foundation
The Barry and Wendy
Meyer Foundation
The Durfee Foundation
W.M. Keck Foundation
Good+ Foundation
The Walter S. Johnson
Foundation
Matt Groening