Attorney for the Child

thru: The Legal Aid Society of Rochester, NY

• The Attorney for the Child (AFC) program at the Legal Aid Society of Rochester represents children in Monroe County Family Court. These attorneys, formerly known as Law Guardians, are appointed by the court to provide free legal representation to children in a variety of cases, including:

Abuse
Custody
Foster Care
Juvenile Delinquency
Person In Need Of Supervision (PINS)

Cultural Competency

Language Access

Eligibility: All children from birth to 21 years old who are parties to or the subject of a Family Court Petition.

Application Process: An Attorney for the Child is appointed by an order of a Family Court Judge to represent children who are appearing in proceedings before them.

Required Documentation: None.

Fees: No fee for services.

Coverage Note: Monroe and Steuben County.

Cultural Competency: Signage and advertising for diverse populations, Cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion training for staff, Staff reflects population served

Languages: - Staff provides service in language offered, Language line, Materials/literature in language indicated, Website can be translated