National Association of Counsel for Children
Judge Karen Braxton has served on the Wayne County Third Circuit Court since January 2013, focusing on juvenile delinquency, abuse and neglect cases, and child custody matters. Elected in November 2012, Karen also serves as a member of the Foster Care Review Board Advisory Committee for the Michigan Supreme Court and as an advisory board member for both Hope 4 America and We Care Foster Care. Karen is recognized as a Child Welfare Law Specialist through the National Association of Counsel for Children, where Karen also holds a position on the Board of Directors. Prior to judicial service, Karen operated a solo law practice specializing in child welfare from 2004 to 2012. Karen holds a JD from Case Western Reserve University School of Law and a BA in Political Science from the University of Rochester.
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National Association of Counsel for Children
Founded in 1977, the National Association of Counsel for Children (NACC) is a nonprofit membership and advocacy organization dedicated to advancing the rights, well-being, and opportunities of children and families impacted by the child welfare system through access to high-quality legal representation. Our vision: Every child and family involved with the court system is well-represented by a lawyer who works to ensure that every child is raised by a nurturing family and has positive life opportunities. NACC believes all children involved in child welfare proceedings need lawyers who are well-trained to achieve the best possible outcomes– outcomes where children are raised on a path toward success in loving and supportive families. We also believe the child welfare court system works best when all parties – children, parents, and social service agencies – are represented by high-quality, well-trained lawyers. NACC provides programs and resources that improve the quality of legal representation for children, parents and agencies; we support a community of hard-working and dedicated professionals and help attract and retain diverse talent in the children’s legal advocacy profession; and we advocate for policies that advance rights, including the right to counsel for children and parents.