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 Newsletter
Back to School Newsletter

08/31/2023

Press Coverage
UI’s weird hard sell for a $131M rate hike

08/28/2023

Upcoming Webinar
Student Mental Health, Truancy, and School Discipline Webinar

09/26/2023

Work With Us
Employment Opportunities

08/14/2023

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. 92% of your donation goes toward providing programs and services for youth.

Our Stories

Children and youth who are represented by CCA attorneys have overcome enormous obstacles.

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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