Dependency Advocacy Center

Dependency Advocacy Center (DAC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides interdisciplinary family defense legal services to indigent parents and children involved with Santa Clara County’s child welfare system and the juvenile dependency court. Additionally, DAC has established innovative programs focused on preventing unnecessary entry into the dependency court and foster care systems by offering crucial early access to legal advice and resources designed to assist parents who are at risk of having their children removed. DAC is committed to addressing injustice and ensuring that families receive the support they need to thrive in our communities.