National Association of Counsel for Children

National Association of Counsel for Children The NACC is a non-profit child advocacy and professional membership association

The National Association of Counsel for Children (NACC) is a non-profit child advocacy and professional membership association dedicated to improving the lives of children and families through high-quality legal representation and other forms of advocacy. We offer the only child welfare law certification process accredited by the American Bar Association. We also provide training and technical ass

istance to child law attorneys and other child welfare professionals, engage in public policy and legislative advocacy aimed at improving the child welfare and juvenile justice systems, and hold the National Child Welfare, Juvenile Justice, and Family Law Conference each fall.

NACC and partners filed an amicus brief opposing the exclusion of a youth from her own court hearing. The brief brings t...
06/04/2026

NACC and partners filed an amicus brief opposing the exclusion of a youth from her own court hearing. The brief brings together law, research and best practice on this issue. Swipe to learn more!

Read the amicus brief:https://naccchildlaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Ex.-A-NACC-et-al-Amici-brief.pdf

Thank you to the partner organizations that joined this endeavor:
Ballard Spahr
Juvenile Law Center
Children’s Rights
National Center for Youth Law
Children’s Law Center of California

Want to take NACC's National Trial Skills Training?? Join us in New York City in June!Created for child welfare attorney...
06/01/2026

Want to take NACC's National Trial Skills Training?? Join us in New York City in June!

Created for child welfare attorneys who want to take their trial skills to the next level, this two day training covers:
➡️Witness prep and building credibility
➡️Using pretrial motions and stipulations strategically
➡️Direct and cross of fact witnesses (especially parents and agency workers)
➡️Working with expert witnesses
➡️Evidentiary issues, admissibility, and objections
➡️Handling child testimony thoughtfully and effectively
➡️And more!

Presenters: Shannon Felder, Josephine Vanderhorst, and Amber Walden
Dates: June 17-June 18, 2026
Location: Legal Aid Society TAC office

Learn more and register today: https://naccchildlaw.org/event/national-trial-skills-training-new-york-city/

This National Foster Care Awareness Month, the Counsel for Kids Campaign is celebrating 5 years of progress!! Five years...
05/29/2026

This National Foster Care Awareness Month, the Counsel for Kids Campaign is celebrating 5 years of progress!!

Five years is a big milestone. At that age, many children can:
➡️Express feelings and reason with other people
❗This skill helps attorneys effectively communicate with and advocate for children who are five years old.

Learn more about : https://counselforkids.org

📣Deadline for nomination is May 31📣Help us celebrate a child welfare lawyer, office, or law student doing amazing advoca...
05/28/2026

📣Deadline for nomination is May 31📣

Help us celebrate a child welfare lawyer, office, or law student doing amazing advocacy!

NACC presents the Promoting Excellence Awards annually to individuals and institutions making significant contributions to the rights and well-being of children and families through high-quality legal representation.

This year, NACC will consider award nominations in four categories:
🏆Outstanding Legal Advocate
🏆Outstanding New Lawyer
🏆Outstanding Children’s Law Office/Agency
🏆Outstanding Law Student

Learn more and submit a nomination: https://naccchildlaw.org/call-for-nominations-2026-promoting-excellence-awards/

Sponsor NACC's 49th National Child Welfare Law Conferences!!As a sponsor, your organization will get:👉To connect with at...
05/27/2026

Sponsor NACC's 49th National Child Welfare Law Conferences!!

As a sponsor, your organization will get:
👉To connect with attendees, presenters, NACC board members, team members, and other conference guests.
👉Premier recognition and promotion from NAC
👉And more!

Learn more today: https://naccchildlaw.org/sponsor-and-exhibit/

Save on National Trial Skills Training in New York City!If you are registered for the National Trial Skills Training and...
05/27/2026

Save on National Trial Skills Training in New York City!

If you are registered for the National Trial Skills Training and book two nights at Hotel Indigo by tonight (May 27), you'll receive a rebate bringing the price of the training down to $450!

Book today and get the best price on this training to enhance your practice. Learn more and register at: https://naccchildlaw.org/event/national-trial-skills-training-new-york-city/

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