Courts solutions for children.
Our Child Advocate Attorney Pilot Program gives children a meaningful voice in family court — especially in custody cases that can be complex or stressful for families.
Each child is represented by their own attorney, who builds a trusting relationship, listens closely, and advocates for the child’s preferences in court — just as they would for any adult client.
Our attorneys receive specialized training in child development, relationship-building, and communicating with children, equipping them to understand and convey each child’s perspective effectively. Judges appoint Child Advocate Attorneys in cases where a child’s voice might otherwise be missed, and we use data from this program to evaluate its impact and refine best practices. By centering children’s voices, the program supports more informed, stable resolutions that benefit the entire family.
Our Maryland attorney partners
This work is made possible by attorneys who have completed CVP’s specialized training and serve through the pilot, bringing deep legal expertise and the skills to build trust with children:
Two ways we serve the court.
Child Advocate Attorney Pilot Program
Free, client-directed legal representation for children in Maryland family court — with rigorous evaluation built in.
Explore the pilot →Education for Court Professionals
Child-centered training for attorneys, judges, and court staff who make life-altering decisions for children.
See the curriculum →Connect with the Child’s Voice Project
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