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.card.recent-tribe_events { min-height: 12rem; } .card.recent-post .publication, .card.recent-post .date, .card.recent-tribe_events .publication, .card.recent-tribe_events .date { font-size: 0.75em; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); opacity: 1; margin: 0; line-height: 1.4em; } .slider-cards .card { max-width: unset; } .card.recent-tribe_events { } @media (min-width: 50em){ .card.recent-post, .card.recent-tribe_events { min-height: 15rem; } } .publication { /*margin-bottom: 0 !important;*/ } /* Matching Height of spacers */ .wp-block-spacer.match { height: 0 !important; margin-bottom: 1rem; } /* Fixes */ #header { padding: 0 2rem !important; } #logo { left: 2rem; } #search { right: 3rem !important; } #menu-icon { right: 8rem; } #header.desktop .menu-wrapper { width: 100%; } .wp-block-cover::before { z-index: 1; } body.home .cover-hide-text { max-height: unset; } @media (min-width: 782px){ .home-hero-block { height: 100%; } } /* Accoridan Block Styling */ .wp-block-pb-accordion-item h2:focus, .wp-block-pb-accordion-item h3:focus, .wp-block-pb-accordion-item h4:focus, .wp-block-pb-accordion-item h5:focus, .wp-block-pb-accordion-item h6:focus { outline: none; } .wp-block-pb-accordion-item { border-bottom: solid 1px rgba(125,125,125, 0.2); padding-bottom: 2rem; } /* Edits 4-2-2021 */ #logo img { max-width: 400px !important; } @media (max-width: 84em) and (orientation: landscape){ #logo img { display: none !important; } #logo a { background: url(https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/15175310/cca_logo_6.svg) center center / contain no-repeat; min-width: 150px !important; } } .home-legal-cta { background-color: #eaeff3; padding: 2rem 2rem 0 2rem !important; } .home-legal-cta h4 { margin: 0; font-weight: 700; } .home-legal-cta p { margin: 0.25em 0; } .no-hover-effect::before { opacity: 0; } .no-hover-effect::hover::before { opacity: 0.25; } .wp-block-cover-image .wp-block-cover__inner-container, .wp-block-cover .wp-block-cover__inner-container { overflow: hidden; } .announcement-block .wp-block-group__inner-container p { max-width: 100vw !important; } body.single-tribe_events .tribe-events-divider, body.single-tribe_events .tribe-events-cost { display: none; } body.single-tribe_events #tribe-events-pg-template { padding-top: 0; } body.single-tribe_events img.alignright { float: right; margin-left: 10px; } body.single-tribe_events img.alignleft { float: left; margin-right: 10px; } body.single-post #footer { margin-top: 0; } body.single-post #content { padding-bottom: 30px; } body.single-post .publication { margin-left: 10vw; max-width:80vw !important; } body.single-post .date { margin-left: 2rem; font-size: 0.6em; opacity: 0.7; } @media (min-width: 30em){ .wp-block-column > :first-child { margin-top: 0; } .wp-block-columns { padding-top: 2em; } } /* Events Calendar shortcode */ .ecs-event-list .ecs-event::marker { font-size: 0; } .ecs-event-list .ecs-event { margin-top: 1rem; padding: 2.25em 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; } .ecs-event-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; padding-left: 0; } .ecs-event-list .ecs-event { padding: 1rem 0; } .ecs-event-list .ecs-event h4 { margin-top: 0; } .ecs-event-list .ecs-event .duration { /*background: rgba(162, 202, 240, 0.5); padding: 1rem 1rem 1rem 1rem;*/ font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 400; color: var(--darkBlue); } /* ST Articles Block */ .cca-articles { display: flex; flex-flow: row wrap; justify-content: space-between; } .cca-articles > li { flex: 1 0 25%; padding: 1rem 2rem; margin-right: 1rem; min-width: 18rem; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); animation: fadein 1s forwards; } @keyframes fadein { from { opacity: 0.2; } to { opacity: 1; } } .cca-articles p.meta { font-size: 0.8em; margin: 0.25rem; } .cca-articles .separator::after { content: '|'; padding: 0 0.5rem; opacity: 0.3; } .cca-articles .separator:nth-last-child(1)::after { display: none; } /* 404 Page */ body.error404 .featured-image { } body.error404 .caption{ padding-bottom: 2rem; } body.error404 .content-wrapper{ } /* Scrolling Dontate Button */ body.scrolling.scrolling-down #header.desktop ul li.button-menu { transform: translateY(6rem); transition: all .5s; } body.scrolling.scrolling-down #header.desktop ul ul li.button-menu { transform: translateY(0); } #content a.sli-button { display: inline-block; width: auto; border-radius: 3rem; border: 0; margin: 1rem 0 1rem; padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem; background: var(--lightBlue); color: var(--darkBlue) !important; color: var(--white) !important; font-family: "Metropolis", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif !important; box-shadow: 0 0.25rem 0.5rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15); font-weight: 400; transition: all .3s; font-size: 1.2em !important; } .updated-date { display: none; } .cca-past-events { margin: 0 !important; margin-left: -4rem !important; padding: 0 !important; } .cca-past-events header, .cca-past-events .tribe-events-calendar-latest-past__heading { display: none !important; } #header.desktop .submenu-button a::before { content: ''; display: block; width: 100%; height: 8rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; background: url(https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/27104919/AdobeStock_604655986-min-scaled.jpeg) center center / cover no-repeat; } #header:not(.desktop) .submenu-button { line-height: 0.5rem; vertical-align: unset; display: inline-block; width: auto; max-width: 70vw; border-radius: 3rem; background: var(--linkBlue); box-shadow: 0 0.25rem 0.5rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15); font-size: 0.85rem; transition: transform .2s; } #header:not(.desktop) .submenu-button a { color: white; } @media only screen and (max-width: 600px){ #header { min-height: 4rem; height: unset !important; } #logo { top: calc(50% - 1.85rem); } #search { right: 1rem !important; } #menu-icon { right: 5rem !important; top: calc(50% - 1rem); } #header.navigating:not(.desktop) .menu-wrapper { top: 4rem; } body:has(#header:not(.navigating)) #footer-donate { position: fixed; top: 4rem; right: 2rem; z-index: 100; 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class=" "><a href="https://cca-ct.org/our-work/education-2/"><figure><img width="400" height="400" src="https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/15175333/immigration-1-400x400.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/15175333/immigration-1-400x400.jpg 400w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/15175333/immigration-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/15175333/immigration-1-200x200.jpg 200w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/15175333/immigration-1-800x800.jpg 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></figure>Education</a><li class=" "><a href="https://cca-ct.org/our-work/aboutus_programs_mlpp/"><figure><img width="400" height="400" src="https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/15172416/low-res-boy-in-wheelchair-400x400.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/15172416/low-res-boy-in-wheelchair-400x400.jpg 400w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/15172416/low-res-boy-in-wheelchair-150x150.jpg 150w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/15172416/low-res-boy-in-wheelchair-200x200.jpg 200w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/15172416/low-res-boy-in-wheelchair-800x800.jpg 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></figure>Health Equity / Medical Legal Partnership</a><li class=" "><a href="https://cca-ct.org/legislative/"><figure><img width="400" height="320" src="https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/15175420/case-history-480x320-400x320.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /></figure>Legislative Advocacy</a><li class=" "><a href="https://cca-ct.org/lgbtq-youth/"><figure><img width="400" height="400" src="https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/15172447/AdobeStock_500408233-1-scaled-e1690560458747-400x400.jpeg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/15172447/AdobeStock_500408233-1-scaled-e1690560458747-400x400.jpeg 400w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/15172447/AdobeStock_500408233-1-scaled-e1690560458747-150x150.jpeg 150w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/15172447/AdobeStock_500408233-1-scaled-e1690560458747-200x200.jpeg 200w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/15172447/AdobeStock_500408233-1-scaled-e1690560458747-800x800.jpeg 800w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/15172447/AdobeStock_500408233-1-scaled-e1690560458747-300x300.jpeg 300w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/15172447/AdobeStock_500408233-1-scaled-e1690560458747-100x100.jpeg 100w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></figure>LGBTQ+ Youth</a><li class=" "><a href="https://cca-ct.org/our-work/immigration/"><figure><img width="400" height="400" src="https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/15175332/immigration-2-1-400x400.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/15175332/immigration-2-1-400x400.jpg 400w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/15175332/immigration-2-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/15175332/immigration-2-1-200x200.jpg 200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></figure>Immigration</a><li class=" "><a href="https://cca-ct.org/our-work/aboutus_programs_juvenilejustice/"><figure><img width="400" height="400" src="https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/15175343/juvinelle-justice-1-400x400.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/15175343/juvinelle-justice-1-400x400.jpg 400w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/15175343/juvinelle-justice-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/15175343/juvinelle-justice-1-200x200.jpg 200w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/15175343/juvinelle-justice-1-800x800.jpg 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></figure>Juvenile Justice</a><li class=" "><a href="https://cca-ct.org/racial-justice/"><figure><img width="400" height="400" src="https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/15175335/racial-justice-400x400.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/15175335/racial-justice-400x400.jpg 400w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/15175335/racial-justice-150x150.jpg 150w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/15175335/racial-justice-200x200.jpg 200w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/15175335/racial-justice-800x800.jpg 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></figure>Racial Justice</a><li class=" "><a href="https://cca-ct.org/our-work/systemic-advocacy/"><figure><img width="400" height="400" src="https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/15175259/Connecticut_Supreme_Court_Hartford_CT-400x400.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/15175259/Connecticut_Supreme_Court_Hartford_CT-400x400.jpg 400w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/15175259/Connecticut_Supreme_Court_Hartford_CT-150x150.jpg 150w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/15175259/Connecticut_Supreme_Court_Hartford_CT-200x200.jpg 200w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/15175259/Connecticut_Supreme_Court_Hartford_CT-800x800.jpg 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></figure>Systemic Reform</a><li class=" "><a href="https://cca-ct.org/our-work/aboutus_programs_tcpp/"><figure><img width="400" height="400" src="https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/15175312/TruancyWebHome2021-400x400.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/15175312/TruancyWebHome2021-400x400.jpg 400w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/15175312/TruancyWebHome2021-150x150.jpg 150w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/15175312/TruancyWebHome2021-200x200.jpg 200w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/15175312/TruancyWebHome2021-800x800.jpg 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></figure>Truancy Prevention</a><li class=" "><a href="https://cca-ct.org/legalresources/legalresources_teenrights/"><figure><img width="400" height="400" src="https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/15175341/teen-legal-rights-400x400.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/15175341/teen-legal-rights-400x400.jpg 400w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/15175341/teen-legal-rights-150x150.jpg 150w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/15175341/teen-legal-rights-200x200.jpg 200w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/15175341/teen-legal-rights-800x800.jpg 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></figure>Youth Experiencing Homelessness</a><li class=" "><a 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400px) 100vw, 400px" /></figure>KidsCounsel – Resources for Attorneys</a><li class=" "><a href="https://cca-ct.org/legalresources/"><figure><img width="400" height="400" src="https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/15175326/our-work-header-04-400x400.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/15175326/our-work-header-04-400x400.jpg 400w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/15175326/our-work-header-04-150x150.jpg 150w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/15175326/our-work-header-04-200x200.jpg 200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></figure>Legal Resources</a><li class=" "><a href="https://cca-ct.org/legislation/"><figure><img width="400" height="400" src="https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/15175338/govt-building-400x400.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" 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}</style><div class="caption"><p class="breadcrumbs_p"><span><span><a href="https://cca-ct.org/">Home</a></span> / <span class="breadcrumb_last" aria-current="page">Our Needs</span></span></p><h1>Our Needs</h1><div class="modified-date"> <p><span>Last Modified: </span><span>12-30-2024</span><p></div></div></div></div>  <div class="content-wrapper columns-1"> <div class="column"> <div> <figure class="wp-block-embed alignwide is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> <iframe title="Changing Systems, Changing Lives: CCA's Impact" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/836600486?dnt=1&app_id=122963" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write"></iframe> </div></figure> <div class="wp-block-file alignleft"><a id="wp-block-file--media-d6ff372f-7e49-40e2-84f9-da28d8bbe938" href="https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/01133824/CCA-2024-Impact-2.pdf">Read more about our impact here: CCA 2024 Impact (2)</a><a href="https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/01133824/CCA-2024-Impact-2.pdf" class="wp-block-file__button wp-element-button" download aria-describedby="wp-block-file--media-d6ff372f-7e49-40e2-84f9-da28d8bbe938">Download</a></div> <h1 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center" style="font-size:30px"><strong>Your support is critical.</strong></h1> <p>Each year CCA has to raise over $3 million dollars through a combination of earned income, foundation grants and individual and corporate giving. CCA also maintains a very clear stance where accepting minimal state funding to ensure our advocacy on behalf of Connecticut’s most at-risk children aligns only with their best interests and needs. </p> <p>Our fundraising campaigns include our annual appeal and national and regional digital campaigns, such as Giving Tuesday in November and the Great Give in New Haven in May, and a series of state-wide community events and fundraisers, including Spring for Kids our annual flagship event in Hartford.</p> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"> <p>Whit Wales, CCA Donor</p> <cite>“Steadfast in advocating for children and youth. The need is there. And for 25 years, this organization has been answering the call for those needs. CCA has transformed the legal landscape for children in need.”</cite></blockquote> <h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center blue-section">Some of Our Needs Are:</h2> <div class="wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-top blue-section is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"> <div class="wp-block-group wp-container-content-2 is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large wp-container-content-1"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="768" height="1024" src="https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/26130528/edwin-and-mom-SIJS-case-win-768x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-17717" srcset="https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/26130528/edwin-and-mom-SIJS-case-win-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/26130528/edwin-and-mom-SIJS-case-win-225x300.jpg 225w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/26130528/edwin-and-mom-SIJS-case-win-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/26130528/edwin-and-mom-SIJS-case-win-320x427.jpg 320w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/26130528/edwin-and-mom-SIJS-case-win-480x640.jpg 480w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/26130528/edwin-and-mom-SIJS-case-win-1024x1365.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/26130528/edwin-and-mom-SIJS-case-win-rotated.jpg 1530w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">SIJS case win, Edwin and Mom</figcaption></figure> <div class="wp-block-group is-vertical is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex"> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>CCA reaches youth through our innovative Mobile Legal office and provides youth with legal services and help with emergency basic needs</strong></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"> <div class="wp-block-group wp-container-content-4 is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"> <div class="wp-block-group is-vertical is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex"> <div style="height:0px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-3"></div> <p class="has-medium-font-size"> <strong>CCA provides support to pro bono attorneys representing children and youth in immigration matters</strong></p> </div> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large" style="font-size:14px"><img decoding="async" width="768" height="1024" src="https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/26131958/23-Graduation-Sam-and-SVC-768x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-17720" srcset="https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/26131958/23-Graduation-Sam-and-SVC-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/26131958/23-Graduation-Sam-and-SVC-225x300.jpg 225w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/26131958/23-Graduation-Sam-and-SVC-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/26131958/23-Graduation-Sam-and-SVC-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/26131958/23-Graduation-Sam-and-SVC-320x427.jpg 320w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/26131958/23-Graduation-Sam-and-SVC-480x640.jpg 480w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/26131958/23-Graduation-Sam-and-SVC-1024x1365.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/26131958/23-Graduation-Sam-and-SVC-scaled.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Attorney Stacey Violante Cote attending client, Sam, graduation</figcaption></figure> </div> </div> </div> <h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">Ways to Support Our Needs</h3> <div class="wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js" data-initially-open="false" data-click-to-close="true" data-auto-close="true" data-scroll="false" data-scroll-offset="0"><h4 id="at-179610" class="c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller" role="button">Donate Here</h4><div id="ac-179610" class="c-accordion__content"> <p><strong><a href="https://secure.qgiv.com/for/centerforchildrensadvocacy/">Give Online </a></strong><br>Your support makes an enormous difference in the lives of children who have no one else to turn to.</p> <p><strong>To donate by mail, please send your check to: <br></strong>Center for Children’s Advocacy, 65 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT 06105 </p> </div></div> <div class="wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js" data-initially-open="false" data-click-to-close="true" data-auto-close="true" data-scroll="false" data-scroll-offset="0"><h4 id="at-179611" class="c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller" role="button">Gifts Through Donor-advised Funds</h4><div id="ac-179611" class="c-accordion__content"> <p><strong>Donor-Advised Funds</strong><br />A Donor-advised fund (DAF) is a way of giving by establishing a fund at a public charity. DAFs provide simplicity, flexibility, privacy, and potential tax savings. Click for more information on <a href="https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/07135231/Donor-Advised-Fund2023.pdf">Donor Advised Funds.</a></p> </div></div> <div class="wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js" data-initially-open="false" data-click-to-close="true" data-auto-close="true" data-scroll="false" data-scroll-offset="0"><h4 id="at-179612" class="c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller" role="button">Monthly Giving</h4><div id="ac-179612" class="c-accordion__content"> <p><strong>Monthly Giving</strong><br>Your generous recurring donation provides financial stability and ensures that the Center for Children’s Advocacy will continue to advocate for the legal rights of the most vulnerable children and youth in Connecticut. <a href="https://ccact.salsalabs.org/donationform/index.html">B</a><a href="https://secure.qgiv.com/for/centerforchildrensadvocacy/">ecome a monthly donor today! </a></p> </div></div> <div class="wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js" data-initially-open="false" data-click-to-close="true" data-auto-close="true" data-scroll="false" data-scroll-offset="0"><h4 id="at-179613" class="c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller" role="button"> Workplace Giving</h4><div id="ac-179613" class="c-accordion__content"> <p><strong>Matching Gifts</strong><br>Many workplaces offer matching gift programs. Check with your Human Resources office. <a href="https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/19140712/CT-Matching-Gifts-Companies.pdf">Top workplace giving companies in Connecticut.</a></p> <p><strong>United Way</strong><br>Support the Center with your donation through the United Way. </p> </div></div> <div class="wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js" data-initially-open="false" data-click-to-close="true" data-auto-close="true" data-scroll="false" data-scroll-offset="0"><h4 id="at-179614" class="c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller" role="button">Corporate Sponsorship</h4><div id="ac-179614" class="c-accordion__content"> <p>Opportunities to sponsor the Center’s flagship events and initiatives are designed to increase visibility in the communities we serve and offer volunteer opportunities through association with our work. Contact <a href="mailto:mprendergast@cca-ct.org">Maggie Prendergast </a>to learn more about CCA sponsorship.</p> </div></div> <div class="wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js" data-initially-open="false" data-click-to-close="true" data-auto-close="true" data-scroll="false" data-scroll-offset="0"><h4 id="at-179615" class="c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller" role="button">Required Minimum Distributions</h4><div id="ac-179615" class="c-accordion__content"> <p><strong>Required Minimum Distributions</strong><br>If you are over 72, you must take required minimum distributions (RMDs) from your IRA. Donating a portion of this distribution directly to CCA reduces your taxable income. Contact your financial institution for information.</p> <p> </p> </div></div> <div class="wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js" data-initially-open="false" data-click-to-close="true" data-auto-close="true" data-scroll="false" data-scroll-offset="0"><h4 id="at-179616" class="c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller" role="button">Gifts of Stock</h4><div id="ac-179616" class="c-accordion__content"> <p><br>By donating stock that has increased in value, you may avoid capital gains tax and put more funds to work for the causes you care about. <a href="https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/14115542/CCA_-Stock-Donation-Notification-Form.pdf">Please click here for the stock donation notification form.</a></p> <p> </p> </div></div> <div class="wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js" data-initially-open="false" data-click-to-close="true" data-auto-close="true" data-scroll="false" data-scroll-offset="0"><h4 id="at-179617" class="c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller" role="button">CCA As A Beneficiary</h4><div id="ac-179617" class="c-accordion__content"> <p></p> <p><strong>Retirement Plans/IRAs</strong><br>Unlike other investments, funds withdrawn from tax-deferred individual retirement accounts (IRAs) are taxable as ordinary income and, eventually, taxable to your heirs. By naming the Center for Children’s Advocacy as the beneficiary of your retirement account, you can avoid these taxes. Contact <a href="mailto:mprendergast@cca-ct.org">Maggie Prendergast</a> for more information.</p> <p><strong>Life Insurance</strong><br>Consider donating a paid-up life insurance policy. You may also name CCA as a beneficiary.</p> <p><strong>Legacy Gifts<br></strong>If you have already named CCA as a beneficiary in your estate plans, thank you! Please let us know about your gift, so we may recognize you for your generosity (or, you may opt to be “anonymous.”). You may also tell us more about your gift by returning<a href="https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/07143859/2023-Bequest_Intention_Form2023.pdf"> this form</a><a href="https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/07135227/Bequest_Intention_Form2023.pdf"> </a>to us; please include as much information as you feel comfortable sharing.</p> <p><strong>Make a Gift in Your Will or Estate Plan<br></strong>You can name CCA as one of the beneficiaries on a retirement plan, investment, or bank account, and there is no need to update your will. Contact your financial institution to update beneficiaries; often, you can do this online. You could name children or relatives (80%) and CCA (20%) as beneficiaries.</p> <p>You may also designate a percentage of your estate or the account to CCA by including a bequest provision in your will or revocable trust. CCA can be a primary or a contingent beneficiary. Please click for <a href="https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/07143856/2023-Sample-Bequest-Language.pdf">sample bequest language.</a> If you have already named CCA as a beneficiary in your estate plans, please let us know so we may recognize you for your generosity; note that you may opt to be “anonymous.” Contact <a href="mailto:mprendergast@cca-ct.org">Maggie Prendergast</a> for more information on naming CCA as a beneficiary.</p> <p></p> </div></div> <div class="wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js" data-initially-open="false" data-click-to-close="true" data-auto-close="true" data-scroll="false" data-scroll-offset="0"><h4 id="at-179618" class="c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller" role="button">Special Event Fundraisers</h4><div id="ac-179618" class="c-accordion__content"> <p><strong>Celebration Fundraiser</strong></p> <p>Celebrate a birthday or milestone event and create a fundraising campaign. Share your event with your network to make a donation in your name to CCA. This is an easy and effective way to raise money and awareness for CCA. 100% of the donation goes directly to CCA.</p> <p><strong>Create Your Own Fundraiser</strong></p> <p>Your creative, meaningful, and inspiring fundraiser is an opportunity to provide additional support that will help us continue to fight for the legal rights of the most vulnerable children. Some examples of fundraisers: fun run or bike event, wine or beer tasting, cooking class, parties, game or movie night – contact <a href="mailto:ebrennan@cca-ct.org">Eileen Brennan</a> if you have your own idea!</p> </div></div> <div class="wp-block-image"> <figure class="alignleft size-thumbnail is-resized"><a href="https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20085140/candid-seal-platinum-2024.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="150" height="150" src="https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20085140/candid-seal-platinum-2024-150x150.png" alt="" class="wp-image-19250" style="aspect-ratio:1;width:146px;height:auto" srcset="https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20085140/candid-seal-platinum-2024-150x150.png 150w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20085140/candid-seal-platinum-2024-300x300.png 300w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20085140/candid-seal-platinum-2024-400x400.png 400w, 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