About me
Natalece Washington, JD, CWLS, has served as Policy Counsel for the National Association of Counsel for Children since January 2021. In this role, Natalece leads state level work on NACC’s Counsel for Kids Campaign that aims to ensure every child involved with the child protection system is guaranteed the right to legal counsel. Natalece joins NACC following 10 years of child welfare experience exemplifying her commitment to improved outcomes for dependent children. Natalece most recently served as Policy Administrator with the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services where she developed and enhanced child welfare policies to ensure their continued alignment with federal and state laws, organizational changes, and shifts in best practice. Prior to joining the Division, Natalece held the role of Director of Operations for Fulton County CASA, Inc. where she focused on strengthening volunteer advocacy and establishing an in-service training program. Before joining Fulton CASA, Natalece provided legal representation and ongoing holistic advocacy for dependent children as a Senior Child Advocate Attorney at the DeKalb County Child Advocacy Center in DeKalb County, Georgia. Natalece has been certified by NACC as a Child Welfare Law Specialist since 2015.
