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The W.W. Caruth, Jr. Child Advocacy Clinic at SMU Dedman School of Law represents abused and neglected children in Dallas County and youth who have aged out of foster care without a permanent family. The Clinic is appointed by the Juvenile District Courts to serve as Guardian/Attorney ad litem for children in child welfare cases. Student attorneys, under the supervision of the Clinic Director, are responsible for determining the best interests of the children and representing their voices in court. With respect to youth who have aged out of care, a Law Fellow supervises the student attorneys in conducting intake clinics and assisting the clients with legal issues that linger or develop from their time in care and their exit from foster care.