Children's Rights Clinic
Academic Year Clinic 
6 Credits / Semester
            
Suzette M. Meléndez, Director
Kelly Gonzalez, Practitioner in Residence

Students represent families and children in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies and engage in non-litigation legal advocacy and educational outreach. Students provide services in a variety of areas, including custody and visitation issues, child and spousal support, domestic violence, matrimonial matters, general and special education issues and other children's rights issues.   Students also assist clients through the Family Advocacy Program, a collaborative venture with SUNY Upstate Medical University where students address legal needs that impact children's health.