The Family Systems Collaborative is a Denver-based nonprofit in its founding stage, currently building partnerships with family law attorneys who are committed to thoughtful, family-informed advocacy.
FSC was founded by a Legally Educated Social Worker (LESW). An LESW is a master's-level social worker with specialized experience in family law and legal systems. FSC's goal is to make social work perspective more accessible to legal professionals who want to better understand the families at the center of their cases.
Partnerships are structured as a modest monthly fee based on caseload. See our Partnership Fees below. We are actively seeking founding partner attorneys to help shape what this collaboration looks like in practice.
FSC offers consultation — not case management, therapy, or legal advice. In practice, that means a Legally Educated Social Worker sits alongside you to think through the human side of a case:
Helping you understand child development or trauma responses that may be showing up in a case
Providing context on family system dynamics that legal training doesn't typically cover
Thinking through how to approach a client in a way that's thoughtful and trauma-informed
Connecting you with relevant research, resources, or community services
Supporting cross-system communication when mental health, education, or other systems are involved
FSC does not conduct formal assessments, provide clinical evaluations. Our role is to be a knowledgeable thought partner, one who understands both the social work and legal sides of these situations.
We are looking to work with family law attorneys and mediators handling high-conflict custody and divorce cases, especially cases where trauma, mental health, or complex family dynamics are part of the picture. The best fit is someone who wants a thought partner on the human side of their cases and is interested in helping shape a new model as a founding partner.
To sustain FSC's mission, we use a modest sliding partnership fee ($150–$350/month) based on caseload and support level. Discounts are available for smaller or public-interest practices. If needed, we can also discuss pro bono partnership options
FSC is in its founding phase. We don't have a long track record to point to. What we have is a clear vision, relevant experience, and a genuine commitment to getting this right before scaling. We're looking for legal professionals who are willing to grow this with us and whose feedback will help shape the model responsibly.
If that resonates, we'd love to connect.