A child's best interest is our only interest
Best Interest Legal Advocacy
At ACCT, we are dedicated to providing legal advocacy for foster children in Mid-Missouri. Our committed attorneys advocate for dozens of abused and neglected children in foster care, acting as their guardians ad litem. ACCT attorneys fight for each child to receive the best possible outcome as quickly as possible.
Whether in the court, school, or community setting, ACCT attorneys go above and beyond advocating for the best interests of the children they serve. Their goal is to ensure children are safe, essential services are delivered, and a forever home is found as soon as possible.
Our History
Advocating for Children in Crisis & Transition, referred to as ACCT, was founded in 2022 by child welfare volunteers who recognized the need of children in foster care to have highly trained and engaged attorneys championing their needs and holding the system accountable for their best interest.
Our Vision
ACCT’s vision is a system that protects and empowers children by providing them with nurturing, forever homes secured by authentic connection between youth and their families, role models, peers and their community. Foundational to establishing connections is forceful legal advocacy that shatters barriers to building permanent connection.
Support Us
ACCT is donor driven. Over 90% of every dollar donated goes directly to supporting high impact legal advocacy. Your support is crucial to our mission of providing every foster child a bright future.