What is the National Association of Counsel for Children?
The NACC was founded in 1977; the early years of the development of our child abuse and neglect court systems. Our goals were to promote quality legal representation of children at a time when children rarely received legal representation, and to build a practice of law for children. Over three decades later, the NACC remains dedicated to its original goals, and has expanded to include training and technical assistance for all attorneys and court personnel in dependency, delinquency, and family law cases. The NACC is also active in court improvement efforts and promoting national and local policy and legislation that serves children and families.
The NACC is a non-profit charitable and professional membership organization headquartered in the Kempe Center on the campus of the Children's Hospital in Colorado. The NACC is a multidisciplinary organization with over 2,000 members representing all 51 jurisdictions and several foreign countries. Membership is comprised primarily of attorneys that represent children, parents, and agencies as well as judges. Other members include professionals from the fields of medicine, social work, mental health, education, and law enforcement. The NACC focuses on the provision of training and technical assistance to juvenile and family court professionals.
Membership Benefits
Information & Resources
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NACC Listserv - email access to child and family law professionals from every corner of the country. The listserv is a great place to keep up-to-date on the latest news, trainings, and resources. It also serves as a professional referral service and wide forum for Q & A - get assistance from your fellow members and experts.
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NACC Calendar - find trainings and conferences year round. Members can track upcoming and past NACC conferences and trainings for easy CLE management.
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Resource Request - Have a question? Looking for a resource? Members may submit their questions online or directly to our resource staff.
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eGuardian - NACC's electronic monthly publication. Case law updates, practice tips, job openings, news items, and articles highlighting NACC members.
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Membership Database - access to all Public and Private profiles.
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Sitewide search engine - helps you find information quickly
Discounts
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Training Discounts - NACC National Child Welfare, Juvenile, and Family Law Conference.
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Publications - 20% off all NACC publications including Child Welfare Law and Practice (aka The Red Book)
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Other Discounts - Children's Legal Rights Journal (CLRJ) subscription
Career Center
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Post your openings to over 2000 child/family law professionals
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Upload your resume - private job searching available
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Search resumes based on profession, location, experience, etc.
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Email Alerts - Subscribe and receive an email when a new opening is posted
Online Community
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Professional Profile with privacy options to protect your information
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Connections - quick access to colleagues and friends
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Link your NACC profile to your other community sites like LinkedIn, MySpace, and Facebook
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Email Alerts - career center postings, news items, new trainings, and group/personal blogs.
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Mobile Website - easier to navigate site for PDAs (Blackberry, IPhone, etc.)
How do I join?
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If you are a student please contact NACC for a complimentary membership.
303-864-5324
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