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Rather, the OCA monitors and evaluates public and private agencies that are charged with the protection of children, and reviews state agency policies and procedures to ensure they protect children's rights and promote their best interest.
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Christina D. Ghio joined the Office of the Child Advocate in...
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The mission of the Office of the Child Advocate is to...
- About Us
Child Advocates of SW Connecticut is a non-profit that transforms the lives of vulnerable children and youth by providing trained and supervised volunteer advocates in the courtroom and community.
Fighting for the legal rights of Connecticut’s most vulnerable children. Our mission: To protect and promote the legal rights of Connecticut’s low-income children and youth so they have equitable opportunities for good health, a quality education and a successful transition to adulthood.
Christina D. Ghio joined the Office of the Child Advocate in September 2022. As the Associate Child Advocate, Christina is responsible for overseeing and managing the child focused operations of the OCA, overseeing intakes and systemic investigations, and assisting with policy advocacy.
CCA provides legal representation to children alleged to have been abused and neglected, and advocates for legislative and policy changes to advance the interests of youth and families involved with the state’s child welfare system.
The Center for Children’s Advocacy serves as lead counsel for the plaintiffs to advocate for Connecticut to uphold the constitutional rights of children in Hartford to equal educational opportunity.
The mission of the Office of the Child Advocate is to oversee the protection and care of children and to advocate for their well-being.