Council for Children's Rights

Year Founded
1979
EIN
56-1325184
Local Leader/Exec. Director
Heather Johnson, Executive Director
Primary Contact Name
Heather Johnson
Main Address

Ascend Nonprofit Solutions
601 E 5th St
Suite 450
Charlotte, NC 28202
United States

What We Do

Council for Children’s Rights protects and advances the legal rights and development of children in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area through individual representation, community education, and by addressing community-wide issues through systems advocacy, research, and policy work. 

Read our 2024 Impact Report to learn more about our work. 

 

 

Interesting Info
  • In the 2024 fiscal year, our teams provided support to 2,162 children in 4,421 legal cases
  • By protecting children's rights and removing systemic barriers, we create pathways for our children to achieve upward mobility
  • In addition to free legal services in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area, Council provides influential guidance on policy reform throughout North Carolina
Geographic Location

Uptown

Events
2025 A New Day for Children Luncheon
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Duration of 2 hours 15 minutes
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