Congratulations to CCA attorney Bonnie Roswig, who was awarded the Connecticut Law Tribune's 2019 "Giant Slayer" award for her nationwide success advocating for children with diabetes. CCA is thrilled to welcome new staff: - Attorney Samuel Rivera, leading CCA's Racial Justice Project.
- Community Organizer Lourdes Fonseca, bringing expertise to CCA's new project helping Hartford youth organize and advocate collectively for systemic change to reduce youth homelessness.
- Paralegal Tiffany Minakhom, supporting CCA's expanded reentry legal advocacy that removes barriers for Hartford and New Britain youth returning to the community from juvenile or criminal justice confinement.
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Upcoming Events and Presentations Second Annual MLP Statewide Summit April 11, 12:30 - 4:30 pm at VA Medical Center, Errera Community Care Center, West Haven. Learn about the power of Medical-Legal partnerships. Keynote speaker Paul Dworkin, MD. Homelessness, Immigrant Youth, and Connecticut Law April 25, 1 - 3 pm. Webinar broadcast. Learn about youth homelessness and how we can help Connecticut's vulnerable immigrant youth. Utility Clinics for Low Income Families - Keep the Power On Hartford April 23, 1:30 - 4:00 pm at Connecticut Children's Medical Center New Britain April 29, 1 - 4 pm at New Britain YWCA New Haven May 3, 9 am - 1 pm at Yale New Haven Hospital Spring for Kids! Center for Children's Advocacy Champion of Children Awards May 7, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Infinity Hall, Hartford | |