Children's Rights Society

What Children's Rights Society does

Children's Rights Society, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit legal services agency headquartered in Goshen, New York, founded in 1996 to provide legal representation for children in Orange County Family Court proceedings. The organization is assigned by the Orange County Family Court to represent children in cases involving custody, child abuse and neglect, guardianship, juvenile delinquency, PINS (Persons in Need of Supervision), and support. It serves approximately 4,000 children annually in Family Court matters. The organization also operates Project SPEAK, an education law and advocacy program established in January 2014 that serves approximately 200 children per year in low-income families in Orange and Sullivan counties with income up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. A third program, the SAGE On-line Mentoring Program, provides online mentoring for children and families served by the organization.

Name

Children's Rights Society

Legal name

Children's Rights Society, Inc.

Website

https://childrensrightsinc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Children's Rights Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit legal services agency in Orange County, New York, providing free legal representation to approximately 4,000 children annually in Family Court matters and education law services to low-income families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Legal Advocacy Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Child Welfare, Foster Care & Adoption Services (BPAGAEAE), Child Rights & Protection (BPADAGAG)

Keywords

• Child legal advocacy
• Family court representation
• Education law services
• Legal aid nonprofit
• Children's rights services

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Primary funding from New York State government grants
2. Private Donations: Private and corporate donations that allow expansion of operations and meet needs of disadvantaged clients, including holiday/birthday presents, school supplies, and items not covered by State Funding
3. Pro Bono Legal Services: Free legal representation for all Family Court clients without regard to income; no fees charged

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Children's Rights Society, Inc. is a nonprofit legal services agency that provides free Attorney for the Child representation to children in Orange County Family Court proceedings (custody, abuse and neglect, guardianship, juvenile delinquency, PINS, support, family offenses, and orders of protection), serving approximately 4,000 children per year. It also delivers the Project SPEAK education law and advocacy program and the SAGE On-line Mentoring Program, serving low-income families in Orange and Sullivan counties with education-law issues.

Product overview

Children's Rights Society is a nonprofit legal services agency providing free legal representation and advocacy services for children in Orange County, New York. The organization operates as a unified suite of services centered on child advocacy, including Attorney for the Child representation in Family Court matters (handling custody, abuse, neglect, guardianship, juvenile delinquency, and PINS cases), Project SPEAK education law and advocacy services, and the SAGE On-line Mentoring Program. All Family Court services are provided at no cost to clients, while education law services are available to families earning up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. The organization represents approximately 4,000 children annually in Family Court and 200 children per year in education matters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Project SPEAK: Education Law and Advocacy program established in 2014, serving low income families in Orange and Sullivan Counties.
• SAGE On-line Mentoring Program

Products and services

• Attorney for the Child / Family Court Representation Free legal representation for approximately 4,000 children per year in Orange County Family Court, covering child abuse and neglect, custody and visitation, family offenses and orders of protection, juvenile delinquency, PINS (Persons in Need of Supervision), guardianship, and support cases. Attorneys listen to children's viewpoints, explain the law and procedures, and advocate for outcomes children feel are best for them.
• Project SPEAK (Education Law and Advocacy) Education law representation and advocacy program serving approximately 200 children per year for low-income families in Orange and Sullivan counties with household income up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Services cover education-related legal issues including school-related advocacy and special education services.
• SAGE On-line Mentoring Program Online mentoring program for children and families served by the organization, providing remote mentoring support beyond the formal legal representation services.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Orange County Department of Social ServicescoreOthersKey partner providing referrals for child abuse, neglect, and foster care cases. The organization works closely with DSS as part of the Family Court System.
• Orange County Youth BureausupportingOthersPartner organization providing resources and referrals for youth-related matters in Orange County.
• Orange County Family CourtscoreOthersPrimary court partner that assigns Children's Rights Society to represent children in Family Court proceedings. The organization's core mandate comes from this court assignment.
• Orange County Department of Mental HealthsupportingOthersPartner providing mental health resources and referrals for children and families served by the organization.
• Legal Services of the Hudson ValleysupportingOthersLegal aid partner providing complementary services in the Hudson Valley region.
• Legal Aid Society of Orange CountysupportingOthersLocated at 14 Scotchtown Avenue, Goshen, NY 10924, this organization provides complementary legal aid services.
• Trauma Institute of Orange CountysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAwards 'Champions of Trauma' recognition to staff members demonstrating trauma-informed practices in serving children.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• CASA (National Court Appointed Special Advocates Association): National organization coordinating court-appointed volunteer advocates for children in foster care and family court. Comparable as a court-referred, mission-aligned child advocacy organization.
• Kids in Need of Defense (KIND): National nonprofit providing legal representation to children in immigration and related proceedings. Comparable as a specialized legal services organization focused exclusively on children's representation in court systems.
• Legal Services of the Hudson Valley: Named referral partner providing civil legal services across the Hudson Valley region. Directly comparable as a regional legal-aid nonprofit serving low-income clients in overlapping geographies.
• Legal Aid Society of Orange County: A direct peer and explicitly named partner organization located in Goshen, NY, providing complementary civil legal aid services to low-income clients in the same county — directly comparable as a local legal services nonprofit operating alongside Children's Rights Society.
• Advocates for Children of New York: A New York-based nonprofit that provides legal representation and advocacy specifically for children in education and child welfare matters — directly comparable mission and target population to Children's Rights Society.
• Lawyers For Children: New York-based nonprofit providing free legal representation to children in abuse, neglect, custody, and related Family Court matters. Closely aligned with Children's Rights Society's core 'Attorney for the Child' service model.

Broad incumbents

• National Center for Youth Law: Established national nonprofit focused on legal advocacy for low-income children. Comparable mission (child-focused legal advocacy) but operates at multi-state/policy scale versus Children's Rights Society's local court-assignment model.
• Children's Aid Society: Large, established NYC-based nonprofit providing a broad portfolio of child welfare, education, and family support services. Comparable in mission scope but operates at materially larger scale and wider geography than Children's Rights Society.
• Legal Services NYC: Major New York City-based civil legal services provider for low-income New Yorkers. Comparable as a nonprofit legal aid organization serving disadvantaged populations in New York, though operating at much larger scale and broader scope.

Regional players

• The Door – A Center of Alternatives: New York City-based youth services nonprofit offering legal, educational, and developmental services for adolescents. Comparable in offering a multi-program service suite for children/youth, though primarily NYC-focused versus Children's Rights Society's Hudson Valley footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ChildrensRightsSocietyInc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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