Charlotte-Mecklenburg's leading voice for children.

We lead our community to stand up for every child's right to be safe, healthy, and educated. Today, we provide direct assistance to any child in need. Tomorrow, we will provide long-term solutions to chronic problems affecting children in our community.

If you know of a child in need, please contact us at 704.372.7961 or info@cfcrights.org

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are an integral part of the Council for Children’s Rights. We believe that for the Council to be successful we must have the active participation of the citizens of our community.

Below you will find a description for each of our volunteer opportunities. Check our Upcoming Events section to learn more about current trainings. For more information, contact us at info@cfcrights.org.

Special Education Training Empowerment Program Description

Office Assistants

Event Volunteers

Education Partners

Custody Advocacy Program Description

Please fill out the Volunteer Application and submit at 704.943.9792 or email to info@cfcrights.org.

Blog

May 10, 2012: Help Families Get Child Care Assistance
Only one out of six. That’s the proportion of children eligible for child care assistance under federal law who receive it. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Congressman Jim McDermott recently introduced an important bill that works to … Continue reading →

Upcoming Events

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 →

Recent Events

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 →