Stacey Violante Cote, JD, MSW

Deputy Director & Director, Right Direction: Homeless Youth Advocacy Project

Center for Children’s Advocacy

Stacey Violante Cote (she/her) was appointed Director of Operations in 2018, providing support for CCA staff, improving practice, and increasing the Center’s footprint in Connecticut. In 2023, Stacey was appointed the Deputy Director.

Stacey’s work focuses on advocating for youth who are experiencing homelessness or at risk for homelessness. She supervises CCA attorneys and paralegals who work with youth throughout the state. She also oversees two of CCA’s innovative outreach methods: the Center’s Mobile Legal Office, and CCA’s Teen Legal Action Clinics at Bridgeport’s Harding High School. Stacey and her team work to remove barriers that prevent youth from completing school and address civil legal issues that are obstacles to long term independence and success.

Stacey works closely with youth/young adults and statewide partners to remove systemic barriers to youth accessing safe and stable housing.