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- EIN 13-3801864
- info@childrensrights.org
- (212) 683-2210
- 88 Pine Street Suite 800 New York NY 10005 USA
- http://www.childrensrights.org
- childrensrights
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Child Abuse Prevention, Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, Crime & Law, Domestic Violence
Mission:
Children’s Rights defends the lives and legal rights of America’s abused and neglected children by reforming the failing child welfare systems they depend on for protection and care. Since 1995, the organization has been fighting to enshrine in the law of the land every child’s right to be protected from abuse and neglect and to grow up in a safe, stable, permanent home. Through tough legal action complemented by substantive policy expertise, Children’s Rights has won landmark victories and brought about sweeping improvements in the lives of abused and neglected children in more than a dozen states across the nation.
Target demographics: Vulnerable children in state systems
Geographic areas served: We work nationally
Programs: Children's Rights uses two programs to protect the well-being of children in child welfare systems: policy analysis and targeted litigation. Children's Rights' Policy Department researches issues and trends within child welfare and makes practical recommendations to improve child welfare practices. The Litigation Department uses the power of the courts to gather specific information about the typical experiences of children entering child welfare system and to compel systemic reforms. Children's Rights uses both methods of advocacy to educate the public and create the political will necessary to create lasting and beneficial changes for children in need of child welfare services.