Judith Sandalow

Leader of @DCChildrensLaw. Optimistic that all DC kids can have a stable family, good health and quality education.

[Judith Sandalow @JudithSandalow]

20+ yrs ago, @washingtonpost had a reporter focused just on DC human services agencies. @tomsherwood is right – we need more coverage from DC's biggest newspaper. Investigative reporting improves government. Hopeful new managing editor @mateagold can bring back more DC reporters.

[Tom Sherwood @tomsherwood]

#News Matea Gold named new Washington Post managing editor. “My biggest priority is to continue to elevate our journalism across the board…” Hoping that includes adding to Metro DC staff. Area needs more, not less, coverage.

[Judith Sandalow @JudithSandalow]

These stats mask the human cost – the opportunity lost & suffering prolonged – when a child/parent can't secure legal assistance. When one family’s apt flooded with sewage, @DCChildrensLaw fixed the housing issues & secured ed support for the child. #dcciviljustice @CMBrookePinto

[Children's Law Center @DCChildrensLaw]

As Executive Director @JudithSandalow shares, with the help of #Access2Justice Initiative funding, we are able to:

[Judith Sandalow @JudithSandalow]

Congratulations @damonandreking. You have been a force for justice since your early days @DCChildrensLaw. Looking forward to continuing to fight alongside you.

[ACLU of the District of Columbia @ACLU_DC]

NEW STAFF 🥳 We’ve announced Damon King as our new Policy Director! He will help the ACLU-D.C. push forward legislation to “achieve true justice and freedom” for the District.

[Judith Sandalow @JudithSandalow]

Looking forward to working together with our new colleague @legalaiddc. And a huge thank you to the 3 hard-working, committed women who co-led for more than a year!

[Legal Aid DC @LegalAidDC]

Legal Aid is thrilled to announce that Vikram Swaruup, the Chief Deputy Attorney General for the District of Columbia to @KarlRacineDC, will be our new Executive Director.

@TheArtist_MBS has the full story in @washingtonpost @postlocal

https://t.co/e6kN2OVsOa

[Children's Law Center @DCChildrensLaw]

Every year, we work to ensure that #DC kids can overcome the challenges they face and simply enjoy their childhoods. That's why we partnered with children and families we serve to create a 2023 calendar that celebrates childhood joy: https://t.co/aWZr1xZBEq

[Children's Law Center @DCChildrensLaw]

Happy Halloween! We're wishing every DC child and family a safe, happy and treat-filled day 🎃 🐈‍⬛
#Halloween2022

[Judith Sandalow @JudithSandalow]

Our Chief Judge speaking eloquently about #accesstojustice and its connection to racism and child poverty. What a gift to have the Court as an engaged partner. ⁦@DC_Courts⁩

[Judith Sandalow @JudithSandalow]

Making it easier to access government support should be a goal for DC too. https://t.co/CCXxfeO0pk

[Children's Law Center @DCChildrensLaw]

We urge Councilmembers to heed Sandra's words -- words echoed by so many families in RRH. Understand that RRH's impacts extend far beyond housing issues and manifest in how families can care for their kids, maintain jobs and try to make ends meet. @ChmnMendelson @BrianneKNadeau

[Judith Sandalow @JudithSandalow]

Love the @DCChildrensLaw t-shirt @edlazere is wearing!

[paul johnson @paulotjoao]

Great chewing the fat today with good friend @edlazere

[Children's Law Center @DCChildrensLaw]

Participating in our #TangramDesignChallenge is as easy as 1-2-3:
1️⃣ Create a tangram design online: https://t.co/qLoJ0Z2JsQ. This week's theme: Animals!
2️⃣ Take a screenshot & share your design in a reply to this post.
3️⃣ Every submission = a DC child receives a game/puzzle!🎉

[Children's Law Center @DCChildrensLaw]

Is it a cat or a fox? We’re unsure, but we DO know that this tangram design means a DC child will be gifted a puzzle or game to play with! Submit your own tangram design now to ensure more kids receive games & enjoy childhood play: https://t.co/qLoJ0Z2JsQ. #TangramDesignChallenge

[Children's Law Center @DCChildrensLaw]

What's your favorite childhood book? For our GAL staff attorney Feweh Dempster, it's "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by @ericcarle. "I've learned how important balanced nutrition is to our development and I apply the principle of balance to more than just my eating."
📚🐛🍎🍌🥕

[Judith Sandalow @JudithSandalow]

Thank you for sharing your experience and putting it into the larger context of racism and government and legal structures @Aubrey_EL. You were a model for that during your years at @DCChildrensLaw

[Aubrey Edwards-Luce @Aubrey_EL]

This is #MyHiddenFosterCareStory.
“As a new mother who is Black and aware that…Black children [are] removed into foster care at an alarming and disproportionate rate, I felt pressured to follow CPS orders.” https://t.co/NL2OVSleky @TheImprintNews

[Kathy Zeisel @kathyzindc]

Please join us for any and all of this series for and by community members! @creidsboe @dcpavevoices @BlackSwanAcad @EmpowerDC @WashLegalClinic

[Children's Law Center @DCChildrensLaw]

For us, last week’s #DCBudget wins go right to the heart of why we do what we do every day – fighting for a brighter future for DC kids and families. Now, we’re excited to share our Fiscal Year 2023 DC budget wins!
https://t.co/H4F1YtQps5.

[Judith Sandalow @JudithSandalow]

Congratulations to @DCAffordableLaw's Gabby Majewski on being recognized by @WBJonline in their 40 Under 40 Awards! So proud to see Gabby's dedication to ensuring all DC residents have #accesstojustice celebrated. 👏

[Children's Law Center @DCChildrensLaw]

Today @councilofdc will take its 2nd vote on the Budget Support Act, the final vote of the FY23 #DCBudget season.🎉

📺Tune in at 12pm to watch the vote: https://t.co/m0lwXvRsmZ & follow along as we (hopefully!) highlight the final budget's investments in DC kids & families.

[Children's Law Center @DCChildrensLaw]

Happy #PrideMonth! We celebrate this month in recognition of the #LGBTQIA+ community's long history fighting for equal rights. At a time when LGBTQIA+ kids & teens are under attack in other states, we're proud of DC's commitment to creating safe spaces & empowering young leaders.

[Children's Law Center @DCChildrensLaw]

Our hearts break for the children, parents and families impacted by senseless gun violence. In Uvalde, in Buffalo, here in DC and everywhere -- children deserve the very best that we can offer them.

For advice on how to help your child process sad news: https://t.co/imYYsi9zkh