Welcome
The Barton Child Law and Policy Center promotes and protects the legal rights and interests of children who are involved with the juvenile court, child welfare, and youth justice systems. The Center’s work is directed by Emory Law faculty and carried out by law and other graduate students who provide holistic legal representation to clients at the pre-court and trial level, support appeals to protect the right to family integrity, and advance system reform through research, public education, policy development, and legislative advocacy.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Barton Center is to promote and protect the legal rights and interests of children who are involved with the juvenile court, child welfare, and youth justice systems in the state of Georgia. We aim to inspire excellence among professionals and to prepare emerging practitioners for successful and rewarding careers in child advocacy.
The Center achieves its reform objectives through research-based policy development, legislative advocacy, and high-quality legal representation at the trial and appellate levels.
News from the Barton Center
Georgia foster care system faces $85 million deficit despite state’s budget surplus
When Families Need Housing, Georgia Will Pay for Foster Care Rather Than Provide Assistance
