Legal Services for Children (LSC) was founded in 1975 as one of the first non-profit law firms in the country dedicated to advancing the rights of youth by providing direct legal representation and social work services. LSC's goal is to ensure that every child in the San Francisco Bay Area has an opportunity to be raised in a safe environment with equal access to a meaningful education and the services they need to become healthy and productive young adults. Through the team approach, LSC endeavors to empower clients and actively involve them in critical decisions about their lives. Our holistic services are provided to children and youth in cases that include legal guardianship, dependency, school discipline, immigration, and emancipation. Supporting our team of in-house attorneys and social workers, LSC works with a panel of pro bono attorneys who provide nearly 1,000 hours (over $200,000) per year of free legal assistance and advocacy for our clients.