In January, Alexis Moody was named Directing Attorney for the Law Foundation’s Children & Youth program. Alexis brings more than 10 years of experience to the role, having dedicated her career to advocating for children and young people. She joined the Law Foundation in 2016 and most recently served as Supervising Attorney for the program. We spoke to Alexis about her vision for the team:
“I am honored and excited to serve as the Directing Attorney for the Children & Youth program. Having committed my career to representing kids and young adults, I am so grateful to have the opportunity to lead this program with a focus on creating the most impact possible for the kids in our community.
My vision for the Children & Youth Program is to ensure that we are meeting the legal needs of every child in Santa Clara County through the many ways that we are able to serve clients. I want to do this while centering client voices, client experiences and client goals, empowering youth to engage in the legal decisions that shape their futures.”
Our Children & Youth program (also known as Legal Advocates for Children & Youth or LACY) advances the legal rights of young people, empowering them to lead healthy and productive lives. We listen to, advise, and advocate for our clients to ensure their voices are heard and their rights are protected.
We provide free and confidential legal assistance to children and youth in juvenile dependency, family law, probate guardianship, immigration, education matters, and numerous other practice areas; advocacy to improve court and community systems designed to protect and promote child welfare; and workshops to educate youth, parents, caregivers and members of the community about issues impacting child welfare and legal rights.