Programs

  • Program 1 [2020]

    Dependency Advocacy Program: East Bay Childrens Law Offices is appointed by the Alameda County Superior Court to represent children and youth in juvenile dependency cases. We represent children at all stages of juvenile court proceedings which begin when Alameda County Social Services files a petition alleging abuse or neglect of children by their parents or guardians. From the initial detention hearing through the child exiting the system, our multi-disciplinary model of representation focuses on empowering the childs voice in decisions that really matter and identifying and requesting services needed by our clients. We consistently advocate for their educational, developmental, physical and mental health needs and enforce the wide variety of rights attached to their status as dependents of the court. In 2020, we served 1,893 children in dependency court. (Continued on Schedule O)
    Geographies
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $2.9M

  • Program 2 [2020]

    Probate Guardianship Counsel for Children Program: EBCLO also accepts appointment to represent children in probate guardianship proceedings. The EBCLO team assesses the appropriateness of the guardianship and assists the children and their families in obtaining necessary community based services through comprehensive multi-disciplinary case management. While children are not entitled to an attorney in probate court proceedings, EBCLO is appointed in the most complex and challenging cases before the court. In 2020, we represented 103 children in probate court and helped to secure guardianship orders for 21 children. Access to the probate court during 2020 was much more limited than in dependency court, but our staff continued to hold trials, argue cases and provide support to families outside of court.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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  • Program 3 [2020]

    Community-based Advocacy for Resources and Education (CARE): The CARE program uses a trauma-informed approach to address the needs of our child clients beyond the four walls of the courtroom. CARE provides intensive and individualized support through specialist attorneys and social workers who hone in on key areas of practiceeducation, mental health, cross-over youth and 0-5 year oldsto maximize positive outcomes for our child clients. After schools closed their doors in 2020, we spent the spring reviewing the education files of all 1258 school aged clients and spent the summer contacting the caregivers of the 169 youth identified as receiving special education services in 48 different cities to ensure they had adequate technology and distance learning plans. We also strategized with Class of 2020 seniors to make sure they were on track to graduate. (Continued on Schedule O)
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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