Marcia Moore, district of columbia Ward 1 Resident, testifies before the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety on the Access to Justice Grants

Ward 1 resident Marcia Moore, Outreach Leader of the DC KinCare Alliance Relative Caregiver Community Board, testified about the critical role the D.C. Access to Justice Initiative played in helping her secure custody—and ultimately finalize adoption—of her great-niece. With legal support from DC KinCare Alliance, she was able to navigate custody proceedings and access essential public benefits, including SNAP, TANF, and the caregiver subsidy. Her testimony underscores how sustained ATJ funding empowers kinship caregivers to provide permanent, stable homes for children who might otherwise lack protection and support.