May 21, 2026
Joint Statement on NY Court of Appeals Shadow Foster Care Decision
Statement on New York Court of Appeals Decision In the Matter of Lawyers For Children, et al., v. New York State Office of Children and Family Services et al.
LFC News
February 11, 2026
Responding to Chief Judge Address on Family Court Investments
We urge the Governor and the Legislature to support a judiciary budget that truly reflects Chief Judge Wilson's plea for justice for all
December 10, 2025
Lawyers For Children Welcomes Katrina James as Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel
Social worker, attorney, and nonprofit leader with over 30 years of experience joins leadership team
October 23, 2025
Lawyers For Children Named a Top Workplace by City & State NY
We're proud to announce that we've been named a Top Workplace by City & State New York, as part of the publication’s inaugural list recognizing outstanding employers across the government, nonprofit, and private sectors
October 19, 2025
Recognizing Our Pro Bono Partners
For our second annual Pro Bono Awards breakfast, we were honored to recognize three outstanding attorneys for their exemplary pro bono service
September 11, 2025
New York Law Journal Honors Karen Freedman’s Lifetime of Advocacy
Karen Freedman, Founder and President, receives the New York Law Journal’s Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing a career of lasting impact on the legal profession
May 28, 2025
New York City Bar Honors LFC Policy Director Betsy Kramer
Longtime child advocate receives Excellence in Service to Family Court Award
February 13, 2025
LFC Executive Director Appointed to Landmark Commission to Examine Challenges Facing Family Justice System
Commission created by Chief Judge will seek new and creative ways to improve Family Courts
April 08, 2024
City Should Stop Taking Social Security Benefits Away from Children
LFC and Legal Aid Society demand the City of New York stop collecting money from children in foster care who are disabled or lost parents.
March 28, 2024
Meet Our Team: Every Month is Social Work Month at LFC
Every month at Lawyers For Children is Social Work Month! Celebrating 40 years at LFC means celebrating 40 years of every client having a social worker at their side.