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.

Student Defense Project Training Description

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

January 24, 2012: 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 →

Upcoming Events

February 15th, 2012 – A Night for Children’s Rights
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 →

Recent Events

Guardian ad Litem Training – October 28, 2011
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 →