Children's Law Center of Minnesota

Proudly providing free legal representation and advocacy for youth in foster care for 30 years.

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Meet Us

At Children’s Law Center of Minnesota, we’re a dedicated team of advocates, attorneys, and staff united by a shared mission: to amplify the voices of children and youth in foster care. Learn more about the people behind our work and discover why we’re so passionate about creating brighter futures for Minnesota’s kids.

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Our Work

Our Work

At Children’s Law Center of Minnesota, we provide free legal representation, advocacy, and resources to children and youth in foster care. Through compassionate, client-centered support, we help young people navigate the child welfare system and build a path toward stability, safety, and success.

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Join the Cause

You can make a meaningful difference in the lives of Minnesota’s children and youth in foster care. Whether through volunteering, attending events, or making a donation, your support helps amplify young voices and create lasting change.

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Our generous supporters have helped us expand our offerings to help more people in need, but there’s still more work to be done. Will you help out a neighbor in need? Your gift helps give a voice to Minnesota’s children and youth in foster care. With your support, we can provide critical legal representation, advocacy, and resources to help young people find safety, stability, and hope for the future. Together, we can make a lasting difference.

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At Children’s Law Center of Minnesota, we work to ensure that every child in foster care has a voice in the courtroom and a path to a brighter future. Through free legal representation, advocacy, and community education, we empower youth, support systemic change, and promote justice for those who need it most.

  • 30th Anniversary Celebration of Champions Benefit & Awards

    Join us on Thursday, September 18, 2025, for Children’s Law Center of Minnesota’s 30th Anniversary Celebration of Champions Benefit & Awards at the Nicollet Island Pavilion in Minneapolis. This milestone event honors three decades of…

    When Thursday September 18 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm Where Nicolett Island Pavilion
    40 Power Street
    Minneapolis, MN 55401     Learn More
79% of clients are part of a sibling group.
60% of eligible clients have an Independent Living Plan in place.
77% of CLC clients graduate from high school.

Nominate A Hero For Children!

Do you know someone who’s making a real difference in the lives of Minnesota’s children? Help us honor their impact by nominating them for our 2025 Heroes for Children Award!

This award celebrates individuals—whether in their careers or as volunteers—who have gone above and beyond to support the well-being of children across our state. The selected Hero will be recognized at our 30th Anniversary Celebration of Champions on September 18, 2025.

Let’s celebrate those who inspire change—nominate your Hero today!

Deadline to nominate: August 8, 2025

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Our Partners & Sponsors

We are deeply grateful to our generous partners and sponsors whose support makes our work possible. Their commitment to justice and advocacy helps us provide critical legal representation to Minnesota’s most vulnerable youth. We proudly highlight a few of our top supporters here and invite others to join this inspiring group by becoming a sponsor of Children’s Law Center of Minnesota.

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