NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNSEL FOR CHILDREN

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NACC advocates for the rights of children and youth in the child welfare system, and trains and supports a diverse community of legal professionals serving children, parents, and families.

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Children in child welfare cases need attorneys of their own. We’re working to make sure they have them.

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  • June 2026 Policy Updates

    Thursday June 04, 2026

    NACC Joins Sign-On Letters Policy Update Amicus News Counsel for Kids Update The Counsel for Kids Campaign continues to closely monitor ongoing state legislative actions that would expand access to counsel…

  • Call for Videographer – NACC’s 49th National Child Welfare Conference

    Thursday May 28, 2026

    Applications Due June 17 The National Association of Counsel for Children is preparing to celebrate its 50th Anniversary in 2027. NACC is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting excellence in…

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At the state and federal level, we are working toward a future when every young person experiencing the child welfare system receives high-quality legal representation.

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