FIRST Legal Clinic’s 2024 Impact Report highlights a year of growth, impact, and hope. With 214 families served across 18 counties and nearly 80% avoiding dependency filings, the clinic continues to prove that early legal intervention and compassionate, community-based support can keep families safely together.
2024 By the Numbers
- 214 eligible clients served across 18 Washington counties
- 79% of families with known outcomes avoided a dependency filing
- 53% of children served were identified as BIPOC
- 172 children and families supported through the annual holiday toy drive
These numbers reflect a growing impact and a continued commitment to early, equitable intervention.
Collaboration and Recognition
Throughout 2024, FIRST Legal Clinic presented and collaborated with leading national organizations, including:
- The National Preventive Legal Advocacy Summit
- The American Bar Association Center on Children and the Law
- The Children’s Justice Conference
- The Barnard Center on Infant Mental Health
The clinic also co-hosted the Washington State Perinatal Behavioral Health Summit, bringing together professionals across fields to promote whole-person care for parents and newborns.
Financial Overview
FIRST Legal Clinic remains committed to transparency and accountability. In 2024, total income reached $462,243, supported through a combination of government grants, private donations, and contracts.
- Government grants: $384,081
- Private grants and services: $48,387
- Donations: $29,775
- Total expenditures: $302,817
Every dollar directly supports programs that help families stay safely together.
Read the Full 2024 Impact Report
The full report includes detailed client stories, financial data, and insights into FIRST’s growing partnerships across Washington State.
Download the FIRST Legal Clinic Impact Statement 2024