Justice for Kids Division Fights for Vulnerable Children Harmed by Protection Systems

Justice for Kids, a division of Kelley Kronenberg, represents a unique legal practice dedicated to advocating for society's most vulnerable children who have been harmed by the very systems designed to protect them. Co-founded by Justin Grosz alongside Howard Talenfeld and Stacie Schmerling, the practice focuses exclusively on cases involving physical and sexual abuse in foster care, negligence and oversight failures, child exploitation and trafficking, negligent care and supervision, civil rights violations, and adoption negligence.

The primary mission of Justice for Kids is to give these children a voice and secure them the future they deserve through comprehensive legal support. The practice handles personal injury damages lawsuits and works through guardians, next friends, court-appointed attorneys, guardians ad litem, adoptive parents, and family members to represent children who have suffered catastrophic harm from abuse and neglect. Their clients typically include children harmed in child welfare systems such as foster homes, group homes, shelters, residential treatment facilities, schools, and daycare centers.

One of the most significant issues identified by the practice is systemic failure within child protection systems. When systems intended to safeguard children fail due to bad actors, lack of action, poor policy, failure to enforce policy, negligence, apathy, or civil rights violations, children often suffer catastrophic consequences. The team at Justice for Kids works to hold responsible parties accountable and drive legislative and judicial changes that can protect thousands of children from similar harm.

The practice has embraced advancing technology to enhance their legal approach in complex cases. Recently, they utilized developments in animation technology, working with medical experts to create detailed 3D anatomical depictions of injuries suffered by clients. This innovative approach allows jurors to visualize and understand the nature, location, aging, and significance of injuries in ways that traditional evidence cannot convey. The use of interactive animation has proven to be a powerful tool in demonstrating the severity of trauma and has contributed to successful settlements that ensure better futures for their young clients.

By combining experienced legal advocacy with technological innovation, Justice for Kids continues to fight for children's rights and well-being, seeking substantial awards for damages while working toward systemic reforms that prevent future harm to vulnerable children.