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Frequently asked questions regarding CLC
How do I become involved with CLC?
If you are an attorney and you would like to do pro bono work for
CLC or you are a professional interested in participating, there are
training sessions that are scheduled four times a year. Otherwise,
you can phone us at (651) 644-4438 for any other questions?
How many children does CLC currently
represent?
Currently CLC represents over 500 children and the numbers
continue to rise
How does CLC protect the rights of
children?
CLC is comprised of volunteer staff, social workers, and
attorneys. Their main objective is to represent foster care children
in court. By working closely with the courts, governments agencies,
and social service organizations to change policies CLC is making
sure "children's voices are heard"
What does CLC do?
CLC promotes the rights and interests of Minnesota's children,
especially children of color and children with disabilities, in the
judicial, child welfare, health care and education systems.
Why is CLC important?
Nearly 19,000 Minnesota children live in foster care. Most of
them don't have a lawyer to explain their options or advocate on
their behalf. That means they get lost in the system. If a child
becomes lost in the system they are at a greater risk for running
away, becoming homeless, and/or dropping out of school. CLC wants to
ensure that these children do not get lost in the system. |
Kids in foster care have spent most of their lives
having other people make decisions for them. Now they have an
opportunity to play a role in making the decisions that affect
them.
-Marian Saksena, CLC staff
attorney |
