Justice for Kids

05/28/2026

As Chantel Johnson, directing advocate at the Youth Law Center, powerfully argues in her recent CalMatters commentary: young people who grow up in the care of public systems should never have fewer rights than other survivors of child sexual abuse. If anything, they deserve greater protections and support.

No fiscal pressure justifies minimizing their trauma or suggesting their suffering matters less. Every survivor deserves the right to seek accountability and justice — regardless of where they grew up or who was responsible for their care.

Our firm stands with survivors and supports protecting the rights of vulnerable young people to have their voices heard.

Please take a moment to read Chantel's article:

LA County has pushed legislation that would set deadlines, limit damage and make it harder for sexually abused children in government care to sue.

05/21/2026

NPR reported the disturbing child abuse news that at least five elementary-age students with disabilities were confined by special education teachers in wooden boxes in Upstate New York. According to the article, officials with New York state's education department are seeking sweeping reforms in the district.

Read more here:

State officials in New York say the Salmon River district's special education program confined young children with disabilities in wooden boxes. Parents weren't notified.

05/20/2026

It was wonderful to join fellow child advocates at the Florida's Children First 2026 Miami Advocates for Children Awards.

Justice for Kids has proudly supported this important organization since its inception, and we are honored to celebrate the individuals and advocates working tirelessly to improve the lives of children across Florida.

Thank you to Florida’s Children First for continuing to make such a meaningful impact in our communities.

05/12/2026

On April 16, our Justice for Kids co-founder Justin Grosz participated in a powerful and timely conversation hosted by the National Association of Counsel for Children (NACC), of which he has recently become a Board Member.

Justin joined an esteemed panel of advocates to discuss the challenges facing children and families today, and the collective responsibility we share in shaping what comes next.

Thank you to NACC and to all who continue to lead this vital work forward. Onward.

05/06/2026

If you agree that when it comes to protecting our most vulnerable children the system must do better, please read and share this op-ed.

Justice for Kids Co-founder Howard Talenfeld authored a powerful op-ed in the Sun Sentinel highlighting critical gaps in the foster care system and calling for meaningful reform. Across the U.S., hundreds of thousands of children navigate a system strained by limited resources, staffing shortages and barriers to stability—challenges that demand urgent attention.

This piece is a call to action for policymakers, advocates and communities to work together to ensure every child has access to safety, stability and a voice.

Read the full op-ed: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/05/05/foster-care-is-failing-our-kids-opinion/

05/05/2026

It was inspiring to be among the hundreds of child advocates who attended the Florida's Children First Broward Advocates for Children Awards ceremony on March 18, 2026. Our firm has proudly supported this important organization since its inception. In this video, hear from Howard Talenfeld, who founded Florida’s Children First and co-founded Justice for Kids, about the incredible impact of this organization.

04/28/2026

When the system fails the very children it’s meant to protect, who is held accountable? We are currently representing the minors (through their grandmother) mentioned in this news report, which details the heartbreaking allegations of abuse that these children have endured.

Behind every case like this are real children who deserved better. Justice for Kids remains committed to holding systems accountable and advocating for those whose voices too often go unheard.

Read more from Ocala-News here:

https://www.ocala-news.com/2026/03/30/grandma-claims-kids-central-ignored-drug-positive-birth-reunited-siblings-with-addicted-mother/

04/24/2026

Justice for Kids and Kelley Kronenberg are honored to serve as the Statewide Presenting Sponsors for the 2026 Florida's Children First Miami-Dade Advocates for Children Awards, recognizing Miami’s outstanding child advocates who are making a measurable difference in the lives of children across Florida.

📍 Villa Regina, 1581 Brickell Ave, Upper Deck
📅 Wednesday, April 29 | 5:30–7:30 PM

We hope you will join us in celebrating the advocates who are changing lives through action, accountability, and compassion. Florida’s Children First is doing critical work to protect and elevate the voices of children and youth impacted by the child welfare system — and Justice for Kids is proud to stand beside them.

Learn more + register: https://FloridasChildrenFirst.org

04/17/2026

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month—a time to reflect on how we protect our most vulnerable children. But what happens when the system designed to protect them becomes a source of harm?

In our latest blog post, Justice for Kids co-founder Howard Talenfeld shares a deeper look into our country’s care of children and why every child needs an attorney who is personally responsible for their safety, therapeutic support and guiding them home or to a family that can support them.

Read more here: https://justiceforkids.com/foster-care-as-a-failed-experiment-why-we-must-transform-americas-system-this-child-abuse-prevention-month/

04/09/2026

In a high-energy collaboration with the Hollywood Police Department and Hollywood Fire Rescue, Justice for Kids® spearheaded the “Be Your Own Hero” event at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital. First responders swapped their standard duties for superhero-inspired action, rappelling down the hospital’s exterior facade. The event served as a poignant reminder that while the first responders may have scaled the building, the real heroes are the children inside facing their health challenges with bravery every day.

Learn more about Justice for Kids® at https://justiceforkids.com/