November 15, 2024 8:00 am Published by Justice for Kids Howard M. Talenfeld, a top children’s rights attorney, was honored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Fort Lauderdale/Broward Chapter as the 2024 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser. Talenfeld is a Business Unit Leader of Justice for Kids, a division of Kelley Kronenberg, and the Founder and Board President of Florida’s Children First. “I... View Article
November 14, 2024 7:28 pm Published by Justice for Kids Justice for Kids®, a division of Kelley Kronenberg, has added Jacob R. Wander as an attorney in its Fort Lauderdale office. Wander will focus on cases involving Personal Injury/ Civil Rights, Foster Care/Disabled Persons Damages, Children’s Rights, and Sexual Assault. Wander previously interned in two of Kelley Kronenberg’s administrative divisions. Later,... View Article
October 29, 2024 2:05 pm Published by Justice for Kids By: Julianna Walo, Esquire As a dedicated attorney at Justice for Kids, I’ve witnessed firsthand the profound and lasting impact that violent crimes can have on children within the child welfare system. The trauma endured by these young victims often brings unexpected changes to their lives. While no amount of money... View Article
October 27, 2024 1:37 pm Published by Justice for Kids By: Julianna Walo, Esquire The number of foster children being placed with relatives in Illinois has been steadily climbing over the last decade. The passage of a new state law is expected to fuel the trend. Under the Fictive Kin Law, passed in 2015, Illinois expanded the definition of family to include... View Article
October 21, 2024 3:31 pm Published by Justice for Kids Foster parents who took in several children after they were rescued from previous abuse were sentenced on child abuse charges on October 18. It’s been an unimaginable, tragic course of events for the Turpin children whose parents severely abused them. The siblings were rescued from their home only to face... View Article
October 4, 2024 2:23 pm Published by Justice for Kids The American Association for Justice (AAJ) spotlighted Justice for Kids co-leader Howard Talenfeld in the October issue of Trial Magazine. Read the article below to learn why Howard was selected as the recipient of the AAJ’s 2024 Trial Lawyers Care Award. The Trial Lawyers Care Award recognizes the efforts of... View Article
September 16, 2024 8:00 am Published by Justice for Kids The Youth Law Center (YLC), a national child advocacy organization, has invited children’s rights attorney Howard M. Talenfeld to join its Board of Directors. Talenfeld, a Business Unit Leader of the Justice for Kids Division of Kelley Kronenberg, previously served on the YLC Board for five years and has dedicated his career... View Article
September 13, 2024 8:08 pm Published by Justice for Kids The mother of a 4-year-old boy, Antwan Hope Jr., who was suffocated in his bed in 2013 has been arrested on one count of first-degree murder and one count of aggravated child abuse in her son’s death, Coral Springs Police announced on August 26. 11 years ago, child advocate attorney... View Article
September 9, 2024 7:33 pm Published by Justice for Kids As reported by WUFT, a recent report from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement shows a disturbing increase in sex crimes against children across the state. The media outlet shared that “local authorities emphasize the importance of community support, education, and vigilance to protect children, urging parents to be aware... View Article
August 13, 2024 5:56 pm Published by Justice for Kids By: Julianna Walo, Esquire The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) faces significant challenges in fulfilling its crucial mission of protecting and caring for the state’s most vulnerable children and preventing cases of child neglect by the department itself. As of July 31, 2024, the agency oversees the care... View Article
