Children's Rights
@childrens-rights.bsky.social
Defending #childrensrights. Fighting for kids in the US foster, immigration, healthcare systems, & beyond. Follow for updates, stories & action.
Learn more 👉 childrensrights.org
Learn more 👉 childrensrights.org
Children’s Rights is seeking first or second year law students for full-time internships in our NYC office from June 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026.
Join us to gain substantive training and education in civil rights law and impact litigation, as well as the field of children’s rights and child welfare.
Join us to gain substantive training and education in civil rights law and impact litigation, as well as the field of children’s rights and child welfare.
November 25, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Children’s Rights is seeking first or second year law students for full-time internships in our NYC office from June 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026.
Join us to gain substantive training and education in civil rights law and impact litigation, as well as the field of children’s rights and child welfare.
Join us to gain substantive training and education in civil rights law and impact litigation, as well as the field of children’s rights and child welfare.
On graduation day, ICE deported two Louisiana high school students with special immigrant juvenile status (SIJS). Read their story and act today. #BringTheBrothersHome👇
November 14, 2025 at 6:27 PM
On graduation day, ICE deported two Louisiana high school students with special immigrant juvenile status (SIJS). Read their story and act today. #BringTheBrothersHome👇
They’re children, not violent criminals. Yet our government is holding them in prison-like facilities no child should ever endure. #Flores
November 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
They’re children, not violent criminals. Yet our government is holding them in prison-like facilities no child should ever endure. #Flores
Institutionalizing children & youth is harmful, ineffective, & up to 50x more expensive than family-based care. NY must end this failed model & invest in care that helps children & youth heal and thrive.
📢 areyoulisteningny.org/joinus
#AreYouListeningNY #StopInstitutionalizingKids
📢 areyoulisteningny.org/joinus
#AreYouListeningNY #StopInstitutionalizingKids
November 12, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Institutionalizing children & youth is harmful, ineffective, & up to 50x more expensive than family-based care. NY must end this failed model & invest in care that helps children & youth heal and thrive.
📢 areyoulisteningny.org/joinus
#AreYouListeningNY #StopInstitutionalizingKids
📢 areyoulisteningny.org/joinus
#AreYouListeningNY #StopInstitutionalizingKids
We‘ve seen it firsthand. We’ve heard their stories. And we’ll keep lifting up their voices and fighting to hold the U.S. government accountable for its inhumane actions. #Flores
November 6, 2025 at 7:03 PM
We‘ve seen it firsthand. We’ve heard their stories. And we’ll keep lifting up their voices and fighting to hold the U.S. government accountable for its inhumane actions. #Flores
Immigrant children are being detained in conditions that betray basic human decency—simply because they or their parents were born somewhere else.
November 6, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Immigrant children are being detained in conditions that betray basic human decency—simply because they or their parents were born somewhere else.
Are you listening?
Youth are leading the way, and they’re demanding change—and we must act together. Share, join us, and help call for real solutions.
📢areyoulisteningny.org/joinus
#AreYouListeningNY #StopInstitutionalizingKids
Youth are leading the way, and they’re demanding change—and we must act together. Share, join us, and help call for real solutions.
📢areyoulisteningny.org/joinus
#AreYouListeningNY #StopInstitutionalizingKids
November 5, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Are you listening?
Youth are leading the way, and they’re demanding change—and we must act together. Share, join us, and help call for real solutions.
📢areyoulisteningny.org/joinus
#AreYouListeningNY #StopInstitutionalizingKids
Youth are leading the way, and they’re demanding change—and we must act together. Share, join us, and help call for real solutions.
📢areyoulisteningny.org/joinus
#AreYouListeningNY #StopInstitutionalizingKids
From unstable housing to lost community ties, young people who spent time in New York’s institutions have long said the harms follow them even after they leave. Black, Brown, and LGBTQ+ youth bear these injustices most. 1/2
November 5, 2025 at 4:46 PM
From unstable housing to lost community ties, young people who spent time in New York’s institutions have long said the harms follow them even after they leave. Black, Brown, and LGBTQ+ youth bear these injustices most. 1/2
Make your voice count—don’t forget to vote!
No matter who's in office, children in the U.S. have long been overlooked and short-changed. It’s up to all of us to come together and make their needs and futures a priority.
So get to the polls and keep kids in mind when you fill out your ballot!
No matter who's in office, children in the U.S. have long been overlooked and short-changed. It’s up to all of us to come together and make their needs and futures a priority.
So get to the polls and keep kids in mind when you fill out your ballot!
November 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Make your voice count—don’t forget to vote!
No matter who's in office, children in the U.S. have long been overlooked and short-changed. It’s up to all of us to come together and make their needs and futures a priority.
So get to the polls and keep kids in mind when you fill out your ballot!
No matter who's in office, children in the U.S. have long been overlooked and short-changed. It’s up to all of us to come together and make their needs and futures a priority.
So get to the polls and keep kids in mind when you fill out your ballot!
New York puts 2,000+ children and youth in harmful group homes and facilities—far above the national average. Young people who have lived in these places tell us: This is a policy choice—and it must end. Are You Listening? 1/3
October 29, 2025 at 3:07 PM
New York puts 2,000+ children and youth in harmful group homes and facilities—far above the national average. Young people who have lived in these places tell us: This is a policy choice—and it must end. Are You Listening? 1/3
We won't be silent. Every day, young people are harmed by government systems and policies—in their schools, homes, and communities.
Meet the youth leaders raising their voices to expose these human rights violations and build a public record the U.S. can’t ignore. childrensrights.org/YouthVoices
Meet the youth leaders raising their voices to expose these human rights violations and build a public record the U.S. can’t ignore. childrensrights.org/YouthVoices
October 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We won't be silent. Every day, young people are harmed by government systems and policies—in their schools, homes, and communities.
Meet the youth leaders raising their voices to expose these human rights violations and build a public record the U.S. can’t ignore. childrensrights.org/YouthVoices
Meet the youth leaders raising their voices to expose these human rights violations and build a public record the U.S. can’t ignore. childrensrights.org/YouthVoices
Every day, children and families—especially Black, Brown, and Indigenous families—are harmed by the U.S. family policing system (“child welfare”). It operates as a machine of control & surveillance.
This isn't care. It's racialized and poverty-based punishment. #AccountabilityNow #HumanRights
This isn't care. It's racialized and poverty-based punishment. #AccountabilityNow #HumanRights
October 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Every day, children and families—especially Black, Brown, and Indigenous families—are harmed by the U.S. family policing system (“child welfare”). It operates as a machine of control & surveillance.
This isn't care. It's racialized and poverty-based punishment. #AccountabilityNow #HumanRights
This isn't care. It's racialized and poverty-based punishment. #AccountabilityNow #HumanRights
✨ The Young People’s Chorus of NYC is raising their voices for the Children’s Rights Benefit on October 15! Join us for an evening of music, connection, and impact. childrensrights.org/benefit
🎶Give Us Hope by The Young People’s Chorus of NYC
#CelebrateChildren #ChildrensRights #NYC #Chorus
🎶Give Us Hope by The Young People’s Chorus of NYC
#CelebrateChildren #ChildrensRights #NYC #Chorus
October 8, 2025 at 2:35 PM
✨ The Young People’s Chorus of NYC is raising their voices for the Children’s Rights Benefit on October 15! Join us for an evening of music, connection, and impact. childrensrights.org/benefit
🎶Give Us Hope by The Young People’s Chorus of NYC
#CelebrateChildren #ChildrensRights #NYC #Chorus
🎶Give Us Hope by The Young People’s Chorus of NYC
#CelebrateChildren #ChildrensRights #NYC #Chorus
On #ChildrensHealthDay, and every day, we stand with children and families fighting for the care they need to thrive and to heal.
Together, we’re working to make sure no child is separated from their family to access mental health care—and fighting for children’s right to health care.
Together, we’re working to make sure no child is separated from their family to access mental health care—and fighting for children’s right to health care.
October 6, 2025 at 2:22 PM
On #ChildrensHealthDay, and every day, we stand with children and families fighting for the care they need to thrive and to heal.
Together, we’re working to make sure no child is separated from their family to access mental health care—and fighting for children’s right to health care.
Together, we’re working to make sure no child is separated from their family to access mental health care—and fighting for children’s right to health care.
Join us in fighting for that right–together.
childrensrights.org/Magic
#KeepTheMagicAlive #ChildrensRights
childrensrights.org/Magic
#KeepTheMagicAlive #ChildrensRights
September 26, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Join us in fighting for that right–together.
childrensrights.org/Magic
#KeepTheMagicAlive #ChildrensRights
childrensrights.org/Magic
#KeepTheMagicAlive #ChildrensRights
Join Children’s Rights in fighting for a future where every child has a chance to thrive. 👉 www.childrensrights.org/l/rememberth...
#KeepTheMagicAlive #RememberTheMagic #ChildrensRights
#KeepTheMagicAlive #RememberTheMagic #ChildrensRights
September 24, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Join Children’s Rights in fighting for a future where every child has a chance to thrive. 👉 www.childrensrights.org/l/rememberth...
#KeepTheMagicAlive #RememberTheMagic #ChildrensRights
#KeepTheMagicAlive #RememberTheMagic #ChildrensRights
Earlier this month, we visited the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas and heard directly from children and families about the conditions inside.
September 22, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Earlier this month, we visited the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas and heard directly from children and families about the conditions inside.
When you think of a child you love, what do you hope for them?
A childhood that they can look back on with joy?
A hopeful and happy future?
A loving family and caring community?
Every child deserves that, and we all have a part to play. Get involved 👉 www.childrensrights.org/l/rememberth...
A childhood that they can look back on with joy?
A hopeful and happy future?
A loving family and caring community?
Every child deserves that, and we all have a part to play. Get involved 👉 www.childrensrights.org/l/rememberth...
September 19, 2025 at 7:20 PM
When you think of a child you love, what do you hope for them?
A childhood that they can look back on with joy?
A hopeful and happy future?
A loving family and caring community?
Every child deserves that, and we all have a part to play. Get involved 👉 www.childrensrights.org/l/rememberth...
A childhood that they can look back on with joy?
A hopeful and happy future?
A loving family and caring community?
Every child deserves that, and we all have a part to play. Get involved 👉 www.childrensrights.org/l/rememberth...
On Oct 22, Children's Rights & JMACforFamilies are bringing together impacted families, advocates, scholars, and international experts to expose human rights violations under the family policing ("child welfare") system, and call for change. Be part of it: childrensrights.org/AccountabilityNow
September 18, 2025 at 6:17 PM
On Oct 22, Children's Rights & JMACforFamilies are bringing together impacted families, advocates, scholars, and international experts to expose human rights violations under the family policing ("child welfare") system, and call for change. Be part of it: childrensrights.org/AccountabilityNow
The U.S. government is refusing to participate in its UN human rights review for the first time in history. That means now more than ever, our collective voices and actions matter. #AccountabilityNow #HumanRights
September 18, 2025 at 6:17 PM
The U.S. government is refusing to participate in its UN human rights review for the first time in history. That means now more than ever, our collective voices and actions matter. #AccountabilityNow #HumanRights
On Oct 22, Children's Rights, @homelesslaw.bsky.social & @splcenter.org are bringing these truths to the UN. Join us in demanding accountability: childrensrights.org/YouthVoices
#YouthVoices #HumanRights
#YouthVoices #HumanRights
September 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
On Oct 22, Children's Rights, @homelesslaw.bsky.social & @splcenter.org are bringing these truths to the UN. Join us in demanding accountability: childrensrights.org/YouthVoices
#YouthVoices #HumanRights
#YouthVoices #HumanRights
Children and youth in the U.S. face harm from punitive systems every day. Yet, for the first time ever, the United States is refusing to appear for its human rights review.
September 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Children and youth in the U.S. face harm from punitive systems every day. Yet, for the first time ever, the United States is refusing to appear for its human rights review.
No child should have to worry beyond learning, playing, and growing up into their best selves.
Together, we can protect every kid’s right to have a childhood filled with moments of happiness and love. Click the link to join us 👉 www.childrensrights.org/l/rememberth...
#KeepTheMagicAlive
Together, we can protect every kid’s right to have a childhood filled with moments of happiness and love. Click the link to join us 👉 www.childrensrights.org/l/rememberth...
#KeepTheMagicAlive
September 11, 2025 at 9:49 PM
No child should have to worry beyond learning, playing, and growing up into their best selves.
Together, we can protect every kid’s right to have a childhood filled with moments of happiness and love. Click the link to join us 👉 www.childrensrights.org/l/rememberth...
#KeepTheMagicAlive
Together, we can protect every kid’s right to have a childhood filled with moments of happiness and love. Click the link to join us 👉 www.childrensrights.org/l/rememberth...
#KeepTheMagicAlive
Take a moment to check in with your loved ones—and don't forget to check in with yourself, too.
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay #MentalHealthMatters
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay #MentalHealthMatters
September 10, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Take a moment to check in with your loved ones—and don't forget to check in with yourself, too.
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay #MentalHealthMatters
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay #MentalHealthMatters
Together, we can be part of the solution. By talking openly about mental health. By calling on leaders to prioritize making mental health services accessible and affordable for all, especially for young people.
September 10, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Together, we can be part of the solution. By talking openly about mental health. By calling on leaders to prioritize making mental health services accessible and affordable for all, especially for young people.