The Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights is a non-profit organization whose mission is to advocate for the rights of unaccompanied immigrant children. Guided by the principles of the Convention on the Rights of the Child and state and federal child protection laws, the Young  Center has developed the only program in the nation that provides guardians ad litem (Child Advocates) for trafficking victims and unaccompanied immigrant children. Our work serving individual children drives our policy work.

Through our work as Child Advocates (guardians ad litem), we promote change by advocating for the best interests of individual immigrant children, thereby educating stakeholders about the importance of considering the ‘Respondent’ as a child. Child Advocates are bilingual and often bicultural volunteers who are trained and supervised by attorneys with experience in children’s rights and immigration law. In every case assigned a Child Advocate, the Young Center provides the child’s attorney (if they are represented) and the decision-maker with a report about the best interests of that individual child.

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Marisa Chumil

Jane Liu

Gladis Molina Alt

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Dani Doucette

The Leadership Team at the Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights guides the strategic direction of the organization by overseeing program development, operational management, and fundraising initiatives. Comprised of key executives, including the Founder, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Programs Officer, and Chief Development Officer, this team collaborates to enhance advocacy efforts for unaccompanied immigrant children and ensure the organization's mission is effectively fulfilled across multiple locations.

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