Council For Childrens Rights is Charlotte-Mecklenburgs leading advocate for children, providing both direct assistance to children in need today and working for the well-being of all children in the future. Our mission is to lead the community to stand up for every childs right to be safe, healthy, and educated. We serve as the public defender for children in Mecklenburg County, giving a voice to children in court and ensuring that their constitutional and statutory rights are protected. We represent every child facing civil commitment to a psychiatric hospital or residential treatment facility in Mecklenburg County. We are court-appointed to represent the best interests of children who are caught in the middle of high-conflict, contested custody cases. We serve as the guardian ad litem for children who enter Youth and Family Services (YFS) custody through delinquency court.

If you are looking for help for a child in need, the best way to contact us is via our Information and Referral Intake phone line or online form. Each request received will be reviewed by appropriate staff. You will be contacted within one week.

Information and Resources Phone Line: 704/943.9609

Referral and Guidance Email: gethelp@cfcrights.org

Hours of Operation:

Monday through Friday 8:30 AM -5 PM

Mission Statement: Council for Children’s Rights envisions a community committed to standing up, speaking out, and acting to ensure every child’s right to be safe, healthy, and well-educated.