Press and Media resources for the Center for Children’s Advocacy.
Center for Children’s Advocacy is the largest children’s legal rights organization in New England.
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.
Center for Children’s Advocacy is a nonprofit
law firm that provides legal representation
and advocacy for the most at-risk children and
youth in Connecticut.
Our advocacy takes a three-pronged approach:
- Individual legal representation
- Advocacy for systemic reform, including litigation, administrative advocacy, and legislative advocacy
- Training and resources for attorneys, youth, parents, and health care providers and other professionals
Media Contacts
If you are a member of the media and would like more information, please contact:
Maggie Prendergast
Director of Development
o: 860-570-5327 x231
c: 860-216-7522
mprendergast@cca-ct.org
The Center for Children’s Advocacy was founded in 1997 on a $2,000 budget, in loaned office space over the boiler room at UConn Law School
In the 25 years since, CCA has grown to an organization with 25 staff and a nearly $3 million operating budget. CCA is now the largest children’s legal rights organization in New England, with offices in Hartford, New Haven, and Bridgeport, and projects in Waterbury, Hamden, and Norwalk. Our Mobile Legal Office breaks down barriers to legal services by traveling to meet youth in their home communities.
Since our founding, we have provided individual legal services to over 5,000 children and youth. Over 20,000 children and youth have been impacted by our systemic advocacy. We also brought about significant legislative reforms that have benefited many more.
Awards and Accreditations
- 2024 The Anthony M. Fitzgerald Award for Excellence
- 2024 Industry Visionary Program award from the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce
Downloads
| CCA’s 2024 Annual Report | CCA’s 2024 Impact Report |
| CCA’s Overview Brochure | CCA’s Logos |
| CCA’s Executive Director, Sarah Eagan |
