Children's Law Center of Massachusetts

http://www.clcm.org/about_us.htm
About Us - Our Mission Statement
The mission of the Law Center is to 1) provide legal representation to children with complex legal problems; 2) provide information and training to parents, advocates, school personnel, social workers, and other child welfare workers; 3) provide resource and referral information on education, child welfare and juvenile justice issues; 4) assist in developing child welfare, juvenile justice, and education policies with a special emphasis on access to equal opportunity for low-income youth and families. Children's legal problems are unique. When caught in the legal system, children often have a confusing array of educational, emotional, social and cultural needs, requiring advocates who can offer special expertise and commitment. Representing such a constituency requires proficiency and resources not available to the general practitioner. Children do not have the financial means to pay for such experienced legal representation. Law Center services are free of charge.