Legal Services : Our Advocacy : Youth Law Center

If you have a legal question involving the legal rights of a child, please contact us on our toll-free hotline at: 1-800-728-1172.

PLEASE NOTE: We do not represent children in child custody cases between parents. If you have questions or would like legal representation for your child in a custody matter, please contact the Iowa Center for Children’s Justice.

We represent children in different legal actions which include:

Child in Need of Assistance Actions (Child Welfare)
Juvenile Justice (Delinquency Matters)
Emancipation
Infant Toddler Court Program
Minor Crime Victims-Witnesses
Involuntary Mental Health Committals
Minor Guardianships
Involuntary Substance Abuse Committals
Young Motherhood Program

We advocate on behalf of children in Central Iowa to improve their well-being through policy work, collaboration with community partners and in the courtroom.

Testimonials

Our Super Heros
The children we represent regularly show strength and resiliency in the face of adversity.
Our Mission
Ensuring children have homes where they are safe, loved and encouraged to flourish physically, emotionally, academically and socially.

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