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Volunteers are the heart and soul of Child Advocates. Founded in 1977, we are the oldest and largest volunteer-lawyer program in the country dedicated exclusively to children.


become a volunteer attorney
The Support Center for Child Advocates teams Volunteer Attorneys with Child Advocate Social Workers to represent abused and neglected children in Philadelphia. A victim services agency, we work together with other professionals to secure needed services and ensure the safety of every child in our care, with the ultimate goal of securing a permanent, nurturing environment for each one.

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Child Advocacy Practice Groups
Child Advocates has created Child Advocacy Practice Groups at firms and in corporate legal departments to enhance its relationships with volunteer attorneys and enhance their relationships with each other.

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donate your services
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer attorney or need more information, please contact:

Jodi E. Schatz
Pro Bono Coordinator & Intake Attorney
jschatz@advokid.org

267-546-9228


other ways to help
  • Make a donation

  • Be a sponsor, golfer or volunteer at our 2010 Golf Classic!

  • Donate gifts to our holiday toy drive! We deliver several thousand gifts to child clients and their siblings each year.
    Contact toydrive@advokid.org to get involved.

  • Celebrate 33 years of protecting children! Come to our Annual Benefit Reception and Auction on April 14, 2010 at the Crystal Tea Room, The Wanamaker Building.

  • Get your running shoes ready! The Philadelphia Bar Association 31st Annual 5K Run/Walk is May 16, 2010. All proceeds benefit Child Advocates.

For more information about upcoming events, contact Kristyn DiDominick, kdidominick@advokid.org.


resources
The Pennsylvania Dependency Benchbook
The Pennsylvania Dependency Benchbook

Children's Bureau Express
http://cbexpress.acf.hhs.gov/

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events
10/04/2010: 2010 Golf Classic in association with Cleantech Alliance Mid Atlantic

10/26/2010: Child Advocates' Volunteer Attorney Training

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news side
07/30/2010:
The Philadelphia Inquirer Shares Eddie's Story:


07/26/2010:
Edward Q. Lewis Viewing and Memorial Service:


07/26/2010:
Board Member Katayun I. Jaffari Writes About SOX Survival In The Legal Intelligencer:


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