Advocates for Children's Services
A legal advocacy model for low-income kids alleged to be delinquent or undisciplined and who have undiagnosed or inadequately treated mental or behavioral health issues An educational resource for legal professionals, kids and their parents
Advocates in the expressed interest of kids statewide Links the expertise of a variety of competent professionals in the best interest of kids Secures needed health, education, placement and other social services
ACS helps access community-based services when traditional social work fails. ACS does not "defend" against charges or monitor compliance with probation.
To keep kids in school and in the community To ensure realistic dispositions are ordered and completed To prevent future offenses
Judges Court counselors Defense attorneys Other professionals in the community
Cases that involve mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and substance abuse Cases that involve education issues such as reinstatement, special education and learning disabilities Cases that involve family issues such as inadequate parenting and violence at home Cases of clients who are financially eligible for free legal services
Research and common sense show that these types of problems exacerbate and contribute to repeat instances of offending behavior. Solving these problems decreases the likelihood the youth will encounter the justice system again.
Contact our main office at 919-226-0052 or 919-226-0043; or E-mail us at: ACSInfo@legalaidnc.org
ADVOCATES for CHILDREN'S SERVICES Fighting for the Rights of Children: Health Care * Education * Safe & Permanent Families
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Legal Aid of North Carolina is a statewide, nonprofit law firm that provides free legal services in civil matters to low-income people in order to ensure equal access to justice and to remove legal barriers to economic opportunity.