We give children a voice in proceedings involving intimate partner violence, while also preventing or mitigating the trauma children face when exposed to domestic violence.

Education is a pathway to success and school is a source of stability for vulnerable children. We advocate for the services and support clients need to learn and reach their potential.

Every young person deserves to be who they are. Whether it is ensuring access to affirming health care or making sure young people feel safe in their home, LFC is there.

Each year, hundreds of NYC young people age out of foster care to live independently. We provide comprehensive legal, social work, and mentoring services, along with support from our Youth Advocates--staff with lived experience in the foster care system.

Learn more about our work to help young people obtain appropriate services and placements that meet their needs.

We screen all clients for immigration issues and help them secure permanent legal status, and be able to continue their education, obtain employment and embark on a promising a future.

The Child Sexual Abuse & Exploitation Project helps children heal from trauma and obtain the services and support they need to move forward.

LFC’s Youth Justice Project consists of attorneys and social workers who zealously represent our clients in juvenile delinquency proceedings before New York City’s Family Court.