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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)CHILDREN'S LAW CENTER INC, founded in 1996, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $15.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 19% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $13.6M left a modest 10% surplus.
CHILDREN'S LAW CENTER BELIEVES EVERY CHILD SHOULD GROW UP WITH A STRONG FOUNDATION OF FAMILY, HEALTH AND EDUCATION AND LIVE IN A WORLD FREE FROM POVERTY, TRAUMA, RACISM, AND OTHER FORMS OF OPPRESSION. OUR MORE THAN 100 STAFF TOGETHER WITH DC CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND PRO BONO ATTORNEYS USE THE LAW TO SOLVE CHILDREN'S URGENT PROBLEMS TODAY AND IMPROVE THE SYSTEMS THAT WILL AFFECT THEIR LIVES TOMORROW. SINCE OUR FOUNDING IN 1996, WE HAVE REACHED MORE THAN 50,000 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES DIRECTLY AND MULTIPLIED OUR IMPACT BY ADVOCATING FOR CITY-WIDE SOLUTIONS THAT BENEFIT HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS MORE.
GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM - CHILDREN'S LAW CENTER'S ATTORNEYS ARE APPOINTED BY JUDGES WITHIN THE DC SUPERIOR COURT TO REPRESENT APPROXIMATELY HALF THE CHILDREN INVOLVED WITH THE DC CHILD AND FAMILY...
GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM - CHILDREN'S LAW CENTER'S ATTORNEYS ARE APPOINTED BY JUDGES WITHIN THE DC SUPERIOR COURT TO REPRESENT APPROXIMATELY HALF THE CHILDREN INVOLVED WITH THE DC CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES AGENCY - SEVERAL HUNDRED CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE AND PROTECTIVE SUPERVISION EACH YEAR. WE MAKE SURE THEIR PERSPECTIVES AND WISHES ARE HEARD AND THEIR BEST INTERESTS ARE PRIORITIZED. OUR REPRESENTATION A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM OF ATTORNEYS, SOCIAL WORKERS, INVESTIGATORS AND EDUCATION ATTORNEYS WHO ADVOCATE FOR THE SUPPORT CHILDREN NEED TO HEAL FROM THE TRAUMAS THAT BROUGHT THEM INTO THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM AND TO LEAVE THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM SAFE, HEALTHY, AND LEARNING.
HEALTHY TOGETHER - UNSAFE HOUSING, INADEQUATE EDUCATION, EXPOSURE TO VIOLENCE, LACK OF GOOD HEALTH CARE AND OTHER PROBLEMS RELATED TO POVERTY, TRAUMA AND RACISM CAN HARM CHILDREN'S PHYSICAL AND...
HEALTHY TOGETHER - UNSAFE HOUSING, INADEQUATE EDUCATION, EXPOSURE TO VIOLENCE, LACK OF GOOD HEALTH CARE AND OTHER PROBLEMS RELATED TO POVERTY, TRAUMA AND RACISM CAN HARM CHILDREN'S PHYSICAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH. THROUGH OUR HEALTHY TOGETHER PROGRAM, CHILDREN'S LAW CENTER PARTNERS WITH PEDIATRICIANS THROUGHOUT EIGHT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS AND CLINICS TO FIND AND FIX THE ROOT CAUSES OF A CHILD'S HEALTH PROBLEM SUCH AS ADVOCATING FOR LANDLORDS TO REPAIR WATER DAMAGE THAT LED TO MOLD WHICH EXACERBATES A CHILD'S ASTHMA. AND BECAUSE HEALTH AND EDUCATION ARE INEXTRICABLY LINKED, CHILDREN'S LAW CENTER ALSO ENSURES CHILDREN CAN START SCHOOL READY TO LEARN BY HELPING INFANTS AND TODDLERS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS GET SUPPORT EARLY. WHEN CHILDREN REACH SCHOOL AGE, CHILDREN'S LAW CENTER WORKS WITH PARENTS AND SCHOOLS TO GET A CHILD'S EDUCATION BACK ON TRACK FROM ENSURING TESTING FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES AT AN EARLY AGE TO MAKING SURE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES OR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ISSUES HAVE AN APPROPRIATE PLAN THAT MEETS THEIR LEARNING NEEDS.
SYSTEMIC ADVOCACY - OUR SYSTEMIC ADVOCACY IS GROUNDED IN OUR EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH MORE THAN 50,000 DISTRICT CHILDREN AND FAMILIES SINCE OUR FOUNDING IN 1996. WE USE THIS EXPERTISE TO PARTNER WITH...
SYSTEMIC ADVOCACY - OUR SYSTEMIC ADVOCACY IS GROUNDED IN OUR EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH MORE THAN 50,000 DISTRICT CHILDREN AND FAMILIES SINCE OUR FOUNDING IN 1996. WE USE THIS EXPERTISE TO PARTNER WITH THE MAYOR, DISTRICT AGENCIES, THE DC COUNCIL, OTHER ADVOCATES, PARENTS, AND YOUTH TO FIND AND IMPLEMENT CITY-WIDE SOLUTIONS THAT BETTER SERVE CHILDREN'S NEEDS. WE WORK TO CHANGE LAWS, POLICIES AND PRACTICE AND APPELLATE CASE LAW. WE ALSO SECURE MEDIA COVERAGE TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE DISTRICT'S SUCCESSES AND FAILURES IN MEETING CHILDREN'S NEEDS. WHETHER IT IS ENSURING APPELLATE CASELAW PROVIDES CONCRETE GUIDANCE ON HOW TO EVALUATE THE HARM OF REMOVAL WHEN DETERMINING WHETHER TO PLACE A CHILD IN FOSTER CARE, SECURING HISTORIC SPECIAL EDUCATION REFORMS, PRESSING AGENCIES TO BETTER PREPARE OLDER YOUTH WHO AGE OUT OF FOSTER CARE OR IMPROVING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES WITHIN DC SCHOOLS OUR POLICY AND APPELLATE ADVOCACY DELIVERS REAL RESULTS THAT HAVE IMPROVED HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN'S LIVES.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2024 | 2023 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $15,114,739 | $12,740,242 | +0.2% |
| Expenses | $13,622,465 | $12,560,942 | +0.1% |
| Net Income | $1,492,274 | $179,300 | +7.3% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JUDITH SANDALOW | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40.00 |
Officer
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$201,536 | $26,507 | $228,043 |
| BRIAN D SHOOK | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40.00 |
Key Emp
|
$192,940 | $33,659 | $226,599 |
| LASHANDA ADAMS | LEGAL DIRECTOR | 40.00 |
Highest
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$177,842 | $38,242 | $216,084 |
| SABRINA-YVETTE D'ALMEIDA | CHIEF TALENT AND EQUITY OFFICER | 40.00 |
Key Emp
|
$166,154 | $29,615 | $195,769 |
| SHARRA GREER | POLICY DIRECTOR | 40.00 |
Highest
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$165,286 | $38,570 | $203,856 |
| MILLICENT N NWOLISA | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40.00 |
Highest
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$148,472 | $37,912 | $186,384 |
| JENNIFER MORRIS | DIRECTOR, GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM | 40.00 |
Highest
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$145,752 | $27,089 | $172,841 |
| TRACY GOODMAN | DIRECTOR, HEALTHY TOGETHER PROGRAM | 40.00 |
Highest
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$129,849 | $26,566 | $156,415 |
| TRAEVENA BYRD | CHAIR | 2.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN V BREHENY | SECRETARY | 2.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MEAGAN BARKETT | TREASURER | 2.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH BEN-CANAAN | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ONA DOSUNMU | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MIGUEL EATON | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBIE FEINSTEIN | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE P HALES | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| FREDERICK L KLEIN | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON LICHT | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL A MASUR | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE MCNAMARA | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| EVAN MILLER | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH RINGEL | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| SIMONE ROSS | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN SHAPIRO | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI SHER | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,114,739 | $13,622,465 | $14,241,131 | $1,492,274 |
| 2023 | $12,740,242 | $12,560,942 | $16,947,876 | $179,300 |
| 2022 | $10,589,662 | $10,841,884 | $17,564,105 | $-252,222 |
| 2021 | $12,810,088 | $9,694,729 | $14,378,579 | $3,115,359 |
| 2020 | $10,773,791 | $9,710,808 | $11,198,810 | $1,062,983 |
| 2019 | $11,214,663 | $9,209,205 | $10,102,885 | $2,005,458 |
| 2018 | $10,029,915 | $10,395,639 | $8,337,089 | $-365,724 |
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