Michigan Children’s Law Center
Description:
The Michigan Children’s Law Center (MCLC) is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation, which provides legal services to children in the trial and appellate courts. Its mission is to advocate for the safety and well-being of children in the courts and through other programs and services.
The Center represents children who have been neglected or abused or who have been charged with delinquent behavior. MCLC works with social workers, doctors, psychologists, school personnel and other professionals to ensure that all issues relating to each child are properly addressed.
Under the guidance of Amy Hartmann and Fred Gruber, the Law Center became operational in December 2004. From its inception, MCLC has been committed to:
Visiting our children on a regular basis and whenever else it is necessary, in their homes, at their schools or at other appropriate sites.
Consulting with those individuals who provide care and professional assistance to our children.
Maintaining continuity of legal representation, whenever possible, between the attorney and child from the initial assignment of the case through the entire legal process.
Courts
The Michigan Children’s Law Center is comprised of court-appointed attorneys who represent children in child protective proceedings and delinquency cases in Wayne County Juvenile Court.
Educational Advocacy Unit
Too many children, including those in the foster care and juvenile justice systems, experience a disproportionate rate of school failure and are particularly vulnerable to dropping out. To address their education needs, the Michigan Children’s Law Center has established an Education Advocacy Unit (EAU) to ensure that children receive the support, services, and structure they need to be successful in school.
Category: Advocacy
Service: Educational Advocacy
Category: Legal Services
Service: Legal Services
