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Justin James McCarrell Children's Legal Advocacy Center

Position

Directors / Governance

Location

Alabama

Remote Options

Hybrid (Some In-Person Required)

Cause Type

Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy

Mission

**Empowering Young Voices, Enriching Young Lives** At the Justin James McCarrell Children's Legal Advocacy Center, our mission is to champion the rights and well-being of children in need, providing them with a strong voice and a supportive advocate in the face of adversity. With compassion, expertise, and unwavering dedication, we strive to create a brighter future for each child we serve. We believe that every child deserves a safe, nurturing environment, access to quality education, and the opportunity to thrive. Our team of passionate advocates and legal experts work tirelessly to ensure that children in juvenile court proceedings, as well as those with disabilities, receive the support and resources they need to succeed. Through our work, we aim to: * Protect the rights and dignity of children in crisis * Empower families and caregivers to provide stable, loving environments * Foster inclusive, supportive communities that value the unique needs of every child * Drive positive change in the systems that serve children, advocating for policy reforms and innovative solutions At the Justin James McCarrell Children's Legal Advocacy Center, we are dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families. Join us in our mission to uplift, inspire, and empower the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and change-makers!

We serve

The Justin James McCarrell Children’s Legal Advocacy Center exists to provide high quality legal services to children who are the subject of child abuse, neglect, or juvenile delinquency proceedings. The Center will also assist children by advocating for necessary services in educational settings as well as disability services such as SSI and Medicaid.

Our greatest accomplishment last year

The Justin James McCarrell Children’s Legal Advocacy Center (JJMCLAC) was founded in 2024 to serve the needs of all children, but especially those with special needs, who find themselves, through no fault of their own as the subject of a child abuse, neglect or delinquency proceeding.

Website

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Reasons to serve on our board

The Justin James McCarrell Children's Legal Advocacy Center needs community minded persons with connections to the communities we serve and to Alabama at large in order to further our mission by helping the staff and volunteers to make sound decisions and to provide access to services necessary for our organization to function do its work.

Our ideal candidate

Our ideal candidate will be someone in the following job functions; Child Welfare Professionals, Social Workers, Lawyers, Accountants, Media Professionals. However, this list is not all inclusive, if you think you would be a good fit for our board and desire to help us please inquire and we will find a good fit for you.

Our current board size

0

Time commitment

Will potentially vary month to month

Where we meet

Virtually for board meetings. Events would be in person

How often we meet

Board meetings will be initially monthly but could potentially move to quarterly, Events will vary but plenty of advance notice will be given.

Contact name

Steve Schofield

Contact email

jjmclac@outlook.com

Contact phone

(256) 630-1773

Date posted

November 2, 2024