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MISSION

TeamChild upholds the rights of youth involved, or at risk of being involved, in the juvenile justice system to help them secure the education, healthcare, housing and other supports they need to achieve positive outcomes in their lives.

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OUR LATEST COMMUNITY IMPACT REPORT IS NOW AVAILABLE

TeamChild attorneys and staff continue to strive to advance justice with our clients and community. Because we know that young people are the experts on their own lived experience, we engage young people and their expertise every step of the way to create lasting change.

TEAMCHILD IMPACT

TeamChild breaks the cycle of arrest and detention for Washington state’s most vulnerable youth, providing young people with the support they need.

COURTS

TeamChild services cut future juvenile court involvement in half

TAXPAYERS

Taxpayers save a dollar for every dollar invested in TeamChild

SCHOOLS

75% of youth are back in school after TeamChild services

EDUCATION IN THE WAKE OF COVID-19

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SEAL YOUR JUVENILE RECORD

Create Opportunities for a Successful Future

ADVOCACY TOOLKITS AND RESOURCES

Stand With Youth and Advocate for their Rights

LEGAL SERVICES FOR YOUTH IN CRISIS

Help Youth Gain Access to Community Support

OUR LATEST

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Teaming Up with Teen Feed

In King County, the legal team has been partnering with Teen Feed which runs drop in services throughout the week at Roots Young Adult Shelter in the University District, to offer legal clinics twice a month since November of 2022.

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TeamChild 2023 Town Hall Debrief with Diego and Seiha

We were delighted to gather in person with supporters in April for TeamChild’s 2023 Town Hall. Thanks to your support, we extended our impact through GiveBig May 2-3 and raised a total of $58,000.

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Expanding the Circle of Care

Youth detention centers and jails are not homes. Everyone knows this. Everyone agrees. Yet TeamChild attorneys work with clients regularly to try to find a safe place for them to live when it is time for them to be released from detention.

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Spotlight on Housing Instability in Spokane

One of the hardest calls to get as a Legal Assistant is from a young person who does not feel safe in their living situation. It really helps when school counselors and adults in healthcare and social facilities understand legal options and can suggest them to youth, or refer them to us for more assistance. With the overwhelming challenges young people face in accessing housing, they shouldn’t have to face them alone.

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