Legal Services for Children is a brand that has been advancing the rights of youth since 1975. They offer free legal and social services to youth facing immigration, education, foster care, or guardianship issues. Education is a priority for them, as they believe that school discipline plays a significant role in the educational disparities faced by low-income children and children of color.

They represent Bay Area students in expulsion hearings to ensure equal access to education and combat educational inequity. Another area of focus is safety and stability at home, as they firmly believe that all children deserve secure and nurturing homes with access to educational and health opportunities. To achieve this, they represent children in guardianship and foster care cases.

Additionally, Legal Services for Children works tirelessly to ensure freedom from deportation for children and youth, advocating for their right to remain in a safe environment with opportunities for growth. They take a holistic approach to their services, recognizing that legal interventions alone are not enough to transform the lives of their clients. Through their interdisciplinary approach, which includes social work services, they address the physical, mental, educational, and other needs of their clients to aid in their recovery and overall well-being.

Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Legal Services for Children continues to serve their clients diligently, offering services via phone consultations to those in need of legal guidance or referrals. They remain committed to their mission of advocating for the rights of children and ensuring their safety, well-being, and access to opportunities