A Better Childhood

Legal ServicesNew York, United States11-50 Employees

A Better Childhood is a legal services organization based in New York, primarily focused on protecting and advancing the rights of children who are abused, neglected, or otherwise harmed while dependent on child welfare systems. The group collaborates with local law firms, community organizations, and child advocates to use court action and legal theory to reform state foster care and related child welfare structures, aiming to improve outcomes for children in state custody or reliant on state protection. Its work centers on challenging existing systems and monitoring state responses to ensure changes yield tangible results for vulnerable children. The organization operates within the broader child welfare advocacy space and operates from a New York office, with activities that include forming alliances and pursuing legal avenues across different states. Recently, it has engaged in partnerships and class action efforts alongside other law firms and advocacy groups to advance its objectives.

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