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 Statement
CCA Statement Regarding Resolution of Systemic Legal Complaint Against Bridgeport Public Schools

10/16/2025

CCA In the News
Report: US DOJ has ongoing concerns about education, housing at youth prison

09/23/2025

CCA In the News
Opinion – SOUNDING THE ALARM FOR CT KIDS

09/13/2025

CCA Statement
CCA response to audit showing Connecticut is not meeting basic needs of vulnerable children in state care

09/10/2025

CCA in the News
Feds recommend performance improvement plan for CT DCF

09/09/2025

CCA in the News
Powerhouse Legal Orgs Join Challenge to State’s Denial of Social Services

08/28/2025

CCA in the News
Complaint alleges Bridgeport Public Schools failed to support special education students

08/11/2025

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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