The Center for Children’s Advocacy is a nonprofit law firm which fights for the legal rights of Connecticut’s most vulnerable children.

CCA Advocacy, News, Events, and Seminars

CCA in the News
About 20 kids fall from windows in CT each year, data shows. How advocates say it can be avoided.

06/05/2025

CCA in the News
Opinion | Lack Of Regulation Makes It Easy To Hide Abuse Of Children Withdrawn From School

05/10/2025

CCA in the News
Bridgeport’s school financial woes could worsen with new budget, advocates warn

05/14/2025

Key Resources
Know Your Rights: Immigration

02/12/2025

Key Resources
Know Your Rights: LGBTQ+

02/12/2025

Newsletter
May 2025 Newsletter

05/31/2025

Fighting for the legal rights of Connecticut’s most vulnerable children.

Our mission: To protect and promote the legal rights of Connecticut’s low-income children and youth so they have equitable opportunities for good health, a quality education and a successful transition to adulthood.

CCA provides legal representation and advocates for system reforms to ensure at-risk children’s basic needs are met and they receive appropriate services from the juvenile justice, education, child welfare, health care and court systems. 

The Center for Children’s Advocacy has a Platinum rating from Guidestar/Candid and a Four-Star rating from Charity Navigator.

Our Needs

Supporting CCA makes an enormous difference in the lives of children who have no one else to turn to.

Our Impact

CCA’s systemic work continually improves the lives of thousands of children and youth statewide.


Our Work

Racial Justice
Education
Health Equity / Medical Legal Partnership
Child Welfare
Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Immigration
Juvenile Justice
Youth Voice
Innovative Outreach
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