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Custody Advocacy Training – May 19, 2012
The next Custody Advocacy Training program is on May 18, 2012, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This all day training session is a prerequisite to participating in the Custody Advocacy Program. Attorneys and paralegals will receive 8.00 hours of … Continue reading
Charlotte Wine and Food Weekend April 19 – 22, 2012
Council for Children’s Rights is the lucky recipient of a grant from Charlotte Wine and Food Weekend again in 2012. We are one of four beneficiaries – Second Harvest Food Bank, Charlotte Community Health Clinic and Pat’s Place Child Advocacy … Continue reading
Nominate Council for Children’s Rights for the Jimmie Johnson Blue Bunny Helmet of Hope Award!
You can help Council for Children’s Rights win a $10,000 award, an ice cream party, AND be featured on Jimmie Johnson’s helmet on June 24, 2012 at Infineon Raceway. Simply visit the www.helmetofhope.org and fill out the brief nomination form. … Continue reading
Guardian ad Litem Training – March 23, 2012
Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the Council for Children’s Rights in either our Custody Advocacy Program or our new Guardian ad Litem program. I wanted to make you aware that we are holding a Guardian ad Litem … Continue reading
Levine Residents Advocate at Council for Children’s Rights
Council for Children’s Rights Attorney Mitch Feld wrote an article in this month’s Mecklenburg Medicine about the relationship between our agency and Levine Residents. The program allows 2 pediatric residents from Levine Children’s Hospital to spend a month learning from … Continue reading
Fr. Greg’s Visit to Charlotte – “Only Us.”
The second annual A Night for Children’s Rights Fundraiser was presented by Bank of America and Wells Fargo on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at the The Westin Charlotte from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Over 750 advocates, attorneys, supporters and … Continue reading
What is Raise the Age?
The Youth Accountability Act What is the Youth Accountability Act? If passed into law, House Bill 1414, the Youth Accountability Act (referred to as Raise the Age) would raise the age of juvenile jurisdiction in North Carolina from 15 to … Continue reading
Training – Representing Victims of Domestic Violence – 02/23/2012
Legal Aid of North Carolina, Inc. and Council for Children’s Rights will offer a training on February 23, 2012 about Representing Victims of Domestic Violence. If you are interested in registering, please click here. CLE Credit: 4.25 General (Pending Approval) … Continue reading
Try being a ‘philanthropist’ this year – by Fannie Flono
Charlotte Observer Posted: Friday, Jan. 13, 2012 Fannie Flono Three local stories converged for me this week that may lighten your spirit and inspire you as the New Year starts. They did for me. The first started at my hair … Continue reading
What’s IDEA?
Several times a year, the Individual Advocacy Team of the Council for Children’s Rights hosts a training on the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Below are some brief highlights from the training. If you are interested in learning more, … Continue reading