Child Justice

Name

Child Justice

Legal name

Child Justice, Inc.

Website

https://child-justice.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Aid Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (54111), Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Legal Aid) (BPADADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Victim Services & Witness Assistance (Justice System) (BPAIAFAJ), Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG), Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM)

Keywords

• Legal aid services
• Child advocacy
• Family law representation
• Pro bono legal
• Nonprofit legal services

Headquarters

HQ city

Silver Spring

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding: Primary funding from Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grants awarded by the Maryland Governor's Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services. In 2025, Child Justice was awarded more than $1.5 million in VOCA funding, representing their largest grant ever. Additional funding from Maryland Legal Services Corporation and Montgomery County Community Grants.
2. Individual and Corporate Donations: Reliance on private donations from individuals, foundations, and corporations. Tax ID: 46-2493549. Accepts one-time donations, recurring donations, stock donations, vehicle donations, and planned giving/bequests.
3. Event Fundraising: Annual Heroes of Child Justice signature fundraising event that honors individuals making contributions to protect children. The 2024 event raised a net of $111,612. Event sponsorships provide corporate partnership opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Child Justice is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free legal representation to non-offending protective parents and children in Maryland family court cases involving child abuse, domestic violence, neglect, and coercive control. Services include information and referral, brief advice, consultation, limited scope representation, full scope representation, pro bono placement with partner law firms, court watching, community outreach, and policy advocacy.

Product overview

Child Justice is a nonprofit legal services organization (not a technology product company) that provides a range of legal services to protective parents and children affected by domestic violence and child abuse. The core offerings include Direct Legal Representation Services for protective parents in Maryland family court cases, Pro Bono Legal Placement Services connecting clients with partner law firms, Technical Assistance to Attorneys, and Amicus Curiae Support for appellate matters. Additional services include Court Watching, Emotional Support for non-offending parents, Community Resources Referral, Education and Outreach Programs, and Policy Advocacy. The organization also operates a Legal Internship Program for law students and hosts the annual Heroes of Child Justice fundraising event. All direct legal services are provided free of charge.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Direct Legal Representation Services
• Pro Bono Legal Placement Services Placement of qualified clients with partner law firms and local private practitioners for pro bono legal representation in custody and protective order cases.
• Technical Assistance to Attorneys Support services for attorneys representing protective parents, including legal research, information, and referrals to experts.
• Amicus Curiae Support Coordination and support for amicus curiae briefs in state, federal, and U.S. Supreme Court appellate matters.
• Court Watching Services Monitoring of court hearings and trials to support litigation and policy advocacy efforts.
• Heroes of Child Justice Event Annual signature fundraising and awareness event honoring individuals who have made significant contributions to protecting children from abuse.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served 1,196 children and protective caregivers in FY2025, highest ever in single fiscal year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Campos Financial GroupminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 September 20252025 Heroes of Child Justice event sponsor. Campos Financial Group supported the annual fundraising and awareness event honoring individuals making contributions to protect children.
• Clark Capital Management GroupminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 September 20252025 Heroes of Child Justice event sponsor. Clark Capital Management Group provided sponsorship for the annual fundraising event.
• Kaiser PermanenteminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 September 20252025 Heroes of Child Justice event sponsor. Kaiser Permanente supported the annual fundraising event for child protection services.
• Med Star HealthminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 May 20242024 Heroes of Child Justice event sponsor. Med Star Health provided sponsorship enabling the return of the signature fundraising event.
• DentonscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 May 2024Major legal partner providing pro bono legal services. Dentons attorneys educate judges, create case law, and provide representation for protective parents. Named as 2025 award winner for Pro Bono Protector.
• O'Melveny & MyerscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 May 2024Pro bono legal partner supporting protective parents. Former employer of Legal Director Paul Griffin. Served as 2024 event sponsor.
• Pro Bono Law Firms and PractitionerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of law firms and family law practitioners providing pro bono legal services for non-offending protective parents. Attorneys educate judges, create new case law, and improve public policy.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves2 records

Broad incumbents

• National Children's Alliance: National accrediting body and membership organization for Children's Advocacy Centers serving child abuse victims. Comparable as a national infrastructure organization in the child protection space, though focused on multidisciplinary centers rather than direct legal services.
• Futures Without Violence: National nonprofit focused on domestic violence prevention, health, and policy. Comparable in policy advocacy, education, and training functions related to DV and child abuse, though operating at a broader systemic level rather than direct case representation.
• ABA Center on Children and the Law: American Bar Association's national entity focused on children's law, policy, and training. Comparable as a national-level actor providing resources, training, and policy advocacy for child welfare legal practitioners, broader in scope than Child Justice's regional direct services.

Emerging players

• Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA): National nonprofit network that trains volunteers to advocate for children in foster care and abuse/neglect court proceedings. Comparable in mission (advocating for abused/at-risk children in court systems) though using volunteer advocates rather than direct legal representation by attorneys.

Direct peers

• Tahirih Justice Center: National nonprofit providing legal services and advocacy for immigrant survivors of gender-based violence. Directly comparable as a nonprofit combining direct legal representation with policy advocacy and pro bono partnerships, serving a similarly vulnerable client base.
• DV LEAP (Domestic Violence Legal Empowerment and Appeals Project): National nonprofit focused on appellate legal advocacy for domestic violence survivors, including amicus curiae work. Closely comparable to Child Justice's appellate/amicus function in family law and DV cases, though with a more appellate-focused scope.
• Sanctuary for Families: NYC-based nonprofit providing legal and social services to survivors of domestic violence and trafficking. Comparable in mission (legal services for DV/abuse survivors), pro bono model, and court-based representation approach.
• Legal Aid Bureau (Maryland): Maryland's primary legal aid provider, funded in part by Maryland Legal Services Corporation — a shared funder with Child Justice. Directly comparable as a statewide civil legal services nonprofit serving low-income Marylanders, including family law matters.
• Kids in Need of Defense (KIND): National nonprofit providing legal representation to unaccompanied immigrant children. Comparable as a nonprofit legal aid organization dedicated to children's rights, with similar pro bono placement model and policy advocacy approach, though focused on immigration rather than family law.
• Children's Law Center: DC-based nonprofit providing legal services to children and families in the District of Columbia, including abuse/neglect, custody, and education matters. Directly comparable to Child Justice as a regional child welfare legal aid provider with similar mission and pro bono partnership model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCfK1xr_rLIYS_1uMOlB4SAw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/child-justice-inc
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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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