Council for Children’s Rights is the lucky recipient of a grant from Charlotte Wine and Food Weekend again in 2014. We are one of four beneficiaries – Second Harvest Food Bank, A Child’s Place and Pat’s Place Child Advocacy Center … Continue reading →

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Council for Children’s Rights to host A Night for Children’s Rights on January 31, 2013 and bids farewell to longtime child advocate Brett A. Loftis January 15, 2013  –  The third annual A Night for … Continue reading →

The Dolly Award is named for the late Dolly Tate whose commitment to children’s issues resulted in the creation of the Council for Children in 1979.  This award is given to an individual who epitomizes the spirit of Dolly, especially … Continue reading →

Charlotte nonprofits host first Pro Bono Awards event to honor volunteer work of local attorneys August 28, 2012, CHARLOTTE, N.C. – As the need for legal services for low-income families grows each year, more local attorneys are stepping outside of … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

The Guardian ad Litem Program of the Council for Children’s Rights investigates and determines the needs of abused and neglected children. You can become a part of this rewarding program that seeks solutions for children during a very difficult, stressful and sometimes fearful time in their lives. Continue reading →

Please join us on February 15th at the Westin Charlotte.  Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served at 6:00 and the presentation begins at 6:30.  If you are interested, please contact Laura Maguire at 704-943-9460 or lauram@cfcrights.org. We want you … Continue reading →

From brunch to cocktails, hoedowns to backyard barbecues, a Progressive Party offers our supporters the opportunity to get together, enjoy great food, wine and conversation. The name “Progressive Party” was coined to describe our goal to progressively raise $150,000 over … Continue reading →