Justice for Kids®: Florida’s Leading Child Abuse Attorneys Champion Abused and Injured Children
Fort Lauderdale, FL – October 12, 2025 – Justice for Kids®, a premier division of Kelley Kronenberg, proudly announces its continued commitment to representing abused, neglected, and injured children across Florida under the leadership of renowned Florida child injury lawyer Howard M. Talenfeld.
Specializing in cases involving foster care abuse, adoption failures, sexual abuse, medical negligence, and state oversight lapses, our Florida child abuse attorneys deliver compassionate, results-driven advocacy. If your child has suffered harm due to negligence by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) or other agencies, act now—call 844-4KIDLAW (844-454-3529) or email Howard Talenfeld at help@justiceforkids.com ) for a free, confidential consultation.
Schedule an appointment at our main office: 10360 West State Road 84, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33324 (appointment required).With over 22,000 children in Florida’s foster care system and thousands navigating adoption or state services annually, the need for dedicated Florida child injury lawyers is critical. Justice for Kids® addresses systemic failures, securing compensation for families while advocating for reforms to strengthen child welfare protections.
Our child abuse lawyer services tackle a broad spectrum of cases, ensuring accountability for those entrusted with child safety. Below, we highlight our key practice areas and Talenfeld’s extensive leadership in Florida child welfare law.Comprehensive Child Injury and Abuse Representation in FloridaJustice for Kids® handles a wide range of cases where children suffer due to negligence or misconduct in Florida’s child welfare systems.
Our Florida child abuse attorneys collaborate with families, leveraging expertise in state and federal regulations to address harm in foster care, adoption, medical care, and agency oversight. Each practice area reflects our mission to restore stability and promote systemic change.Foster Care Child Abuse: Protecting Florida’s Vulnerable YouthFlorida’s foster care system, serving over 22,000 children yearly, can expose kids to risks when oversight falters.
Our Florida child injury lawyers represent children harmed by physical or emotional abuse due to inadequate caregiver vetting or monitoring. We examine placement histories and agency records, seeking funds for medical care, counseling, and recovery. Our advocacy supports improvements like enhanced training for foster providers, ensuring safer environments for Florida’s youth.
Adoption Agency Disclosure Failure: Promoting Transparency
Adoption agencies in Florida are required to fully disclose a child’s background to prepare families. When they fail, resulting in unforeseen challenges, our Florida child abuse attorneys step in. We address cases where incomplete information leads to emotional or physical harm, securing resources for therapy and support. Our efforts promote stronger disclosure protocols, benefiting adoptive families statewide.
Abused Disabled and Neglected Kids: Advocating for Special Needs
Children with disabilities face heightened risks in Florida’s systems, often requiring specialized care. Our Florida child injury lawyers tackle neglect or abuse cases, from improper facility care to unmet medical needs. We work with experts to ensure access to therapies and adaptive resources, advocating for inclusive training to protect these vulnerable children.
Sexual Abuse – Foster Parents and Child-on-Child Incidents
Sexual abuse in foster or adoption settings demands urgent action. Our Florida child abuse attorneys represent victims of caregiver or peer misconduct, focusing on trauma-informed recovery plans. We push for preventive measures, like improved screening and education, to reduce risks across Florida’s welfare systems.
Child Therapist and Medical Care Negligence: Ensuring Safe Care
When therapists or medical providers fail to uphold standards, children can suffer worsened conditions. Our Florida child injury lawyers address lapses like missed abuse signs or improper treatments, securing corrective care and promoting professional accountability. We guide families to trusted resources for healing.
DCF Negligence and Claims Bills: Holding Agencies Accountable
DCF oversights, such as delayed investigations, can lead to harm. Our Florida child abuse attorneys navigate Florida’s legal framework to address these failures, pursuing legislative remedies for exceptional cases. Our work drives enhancements in caseworker training and resource allocation.
Understanding Child Injury Law in Florida
Florida’s child injury law provides pathways for accountability, covering negligence, timelines, and recovery options. Our Florida child injury lawyers clarify these processes, ensuring families understand their rights. We stay ahead of trends, like increased preventive reforms, to deliver informed representation.
Has your child been harmed in Florida’s child welfare system? Our Florida child abuse attorneys offer clarity and strength. Contact Howard Talenfeld at help@justiceforkids.com or call 844-4KIDLAW (844-454-3529) to schedule a consultation at 10360 West State Road 84, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324 (appointment required).
Howard M. Talenfeld: A Legacy of Leadership in Florida Child Welfare LawHoward M. Talenfeld, Co-Founder and Lead Partner of Justice for Kids®, is a nationally recognized Florida child injury lawyer with over 30 years of experience advocating for abused and neglected children.
His career blends insider knowledge of state systems with relentless plaintiff-side representation, making him a transformative figure in Florida child welfare law.Talenfeld’s journey began in the 1980s as counsel for Florida’s Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, where he handled complex litigation on foster care, mental health, juvenile justice, and Medicaid services.
This role gave him deep insights into agency operations, from budgeting to compliance, shaping his understanding of systemic gaps. By the late 1990s, he pivoted to represent children directly, focusing on civil rights and injury claims.In 2006, Talenfeld co-founded Florida’s Children First, serving as its first president. He developed training programs for attorneys in dependency cases and advocated for laws ensuring legal representation for foster youth facing critical decisions, such as medication or institutional placements.
His leadership birthed Florida Youth Shine, a network of 15 chapters empowering over 350 current and former foster youth to lobby for reforms like extended care to age 21. Talenfeld mentored youth leaders, guiding their legislative testimonies and media campaigns.
At Kelley Kronenberg, Talenfeld established Justice for Kids® with co-founders Stacie J. Schmerling, a 15-year child welfare investigator, and Justin D. Grosz, a 25-year trial attorney. His team leverages the firm’s 200+ attorneys across 15 offices, handling cases from Miami to Pensacola.
Talenfeld’s broader impact includes co-chairing political action committees to fund children’s services councils and advising advocacy groups on trauma-informed practices.A University of Miami School of Law graduate, Talenfeld earned his bachelor’s in political science from the University of Florida. His early clerkships in civil rights firms fueled his passion for justice, inspired by figures like Thurgood Marshall. Recognized as a South Florida Super Lawyer for over a decade, he received the American Association for Justice’s 2024 Trial Lawyers Care Award, Forbes’ Top 200 Lawyers designation, and Florida Bar Pro Bono Awards in 2006 and 2010. Best Lawyers in America® lists him annually since 2017.
Outside law, Talenfeld coaches youth debate teams, reads historical biographies, and resides in Fort Lauderdale, mentoring young attorneys and hiking coastal trails.Why Justice for Kids® Stands OutJustice for Kids® combines Kelley Kronenberg’s resources with specialized expertise in Florida child welfare law. Our contingency-based model ensures no upfront costs, aligning our success with yours.
We collaborate with pediatric, psychological, and social work experts to build robust cases, prioritizing children’s voices. Our statewide presence and reform advocacy set us apart, offering families compassionate, comprehensive support.Don’t let negligence define your child’s future.
Contact our Florida child abuse attorneys at help@justiceforkids.com (mailto:help@justiceforkids.com) or call 844-4KIDLAW (844-454-3529) for a free consultation. Visit 10360 West State Road 84, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324 (appointment required) to start your journey to justice with Justice for Kids®, a division of Kelley Kronenberg, P.A.
Contact: Howard M. Talenfeld
Justice for Kids®, a division of Kelley Kronenberg
Phone: 844-4KIDLAW (844-454-3529)
Email: help@justiceforkids.com Address: 10360 West State Road 84, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324 (appointment required)
Website: justiceforkids.com
