Our impact over 2024 improved conditions and changed lives for Connecticut’s most at-risk children and youth. CCA protects and promotes 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

Our Impact in 2024

“CCA’s work is not about fighting one case …it’s about fighting the odds that are creating that case.”

CCA ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER, CLAUDE MAYO

In one year, some big numbers

“Thank you CCA so much… A thousand pounds has been lifted off my shoulders. I can finally start to exhale.”

GRATITUDE FROM A MOTHER WHOSE CHILDREN REMAINED IN THEIR SCHOOL OF ORIGIN DESPITE BEING HOUSING INSECURE
Restorative Justice Art Board created by Youth at Manson Youth Institute

“Manson Youth Institute has always embraced the Restorative Justice community practices, but now we are more equipped to expand, promote, and advance our restorative path! As you witnessed today, from the earlier circle, an officer was so excited to explain how proud he is of these young men. I wanted to extend my sincerest gratitude to CCA for the Restorative Justice training that you provided to our team.”

JILENA M. CICHON, M.ED COUNSELOR SUPERVISOR OF PROGRAMS AND TREATMENT MANSON YOUTH CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION
CCA Attorney and Director of the Immigrant Children’s Justice Project, Sabrina Tavi, and clients.

In one year, some big results

“To date, since 2013, we’ve probably had over 4,000 referrals to the Medical-Legal Partnership…that’s a huge amount of patients and families that we’ve been able to help assist…They don’t teach you housing law in medical school. So it’s an opportunity to refer that family to somebody who can actually help them.”
CANERA PAGANO, ASSOC GENERAL COUNSEL YNHH

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