Sacramento Group Home Sexual Abuse Lawyer
When families place a child in a Sacramento group home, they do so with the belief that the environment will be safe, stable, and nurturing. Tragically, that trust is often shattered. Reports of sexual abuse, physical abuse, and exploitation by foster parents, social workers, or caregivers in group homes continue to rise. These incidents cause deep emotional trauma and long-lasting harm to victims, and navigating the legal system to seek justice requires skilled, compassionate legal representation.
Greenberg Gross LLP is a law firm with extensive experience handling child sexual abuse cases, includingthose involving foster care agencies and systemic negligence. Survivors and their family members need a legal team that can provide not only legal action, but also unwavering support. If you or someone you love has been sexually abused in a Sacramento group home, our legal team is here to help.
How Abuse Happens in Group Homes
Sexual abuse in foster homes and group homes can take many forms. It may include sexual penetration, inappropriate touching, sexual acts between adults and children, or grooming by caregivers. Individual abusers may exploit their roles as foster parents, social workers, or medical professionals. In other cases, the environment may allow sexual abuse to occur due to negligent supervision, understaffing, or poor hiring practices.
Some children are targeted by clergy members or staff affiliated with religious institutions. Others may be abused by older children in the same home, with little to no intervention. These abuses often go unreported due to fear, shame, or a lack of understanding of what legal rights are available.
Legal Rights for Survivors of Abuse
Under California law, survivors of childhood sexual assault have the right to seek justice in civil court. Whether the abuse occurred in a foster home, group care facility, or during contact with foster care agencies, survivors can pursue a civil lawsuit to recover damages. This includes compensatory damages for medical bills, therapy, lost wages, and emotional trauma.
The legal system also allows victims to pursue punitive damages in cases where the abuse was particularly egregious or covered up. With recent updates to the statute of limitations, many survivors who were abused years ago may still have time to file a claim. Each case is unique, and speaking with an experienced attorney is the first step toward justice.
Common Types of Sexual Abuse Claims
Greenberg Gross LLP handles a wide range of sexual abuse claims in Sacramento County and throughout California, including:
- Abuse by foster parents in licensed foster homes
- Sexual abuse cases involving social workers or group home staff
- Sexual assault committed by other children in care
- Clergy abuse connected to religious institutions operating care facilities
- Assaults committed during contact with youth programs such as the Boy Scouts
These cases often involve both individual abusers and negligent parties such as foster care agencies, school districts, or private contractors who failed to protect the children in their care.
How Our Law Firm Helps You Seek Justice
Our legal team is committed to protecting children, empowering survivors, and holding all responsible parties accountable. We begin each case with a confidential consultation to learn your story, explain the legal process, and provide clarity about your legal options.
We help survivors and their families:
- Understand the claims process
- File civil claims and lawsuits
- Seek compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional trauma
- Pursue justice through aggressive legal representation
- Navigate contact with the Sacramento Police Department and local law enforcement when needed
We work tirelessly to ensure our clients are heard, respected, and protected during every step of the legal journey. If you are unsure whether you have a case or how to proceed, we are ready to help you make an informed decision with care and discretion.
Why Greenberg Gross LLP
Choosing the right law office is one of the most important steps in seeking justice after abuse. Greenberg Gross LLP has a proven record of success representing victims of childhood sexual abuse, including survivors from foster care and group home settings.
What sets us apart:
- Extensive experience in civil lawsuit litigation and childhood sexual assault cases
- Focus on high-impact cases involving institutional negligence
- Survivor-centered representation
- Free confidential consultation for all new clients
- Personalized support from an experienced attorney and legal team
Free Confidential Consultation
If you or your child was abused in a Sacramento group home, foster home, or care facility, we encourage you to reach out today. We offer a confidential consultation to discuss your rights, evaluate your legal options, and begin the process of seeking justice.
We understand that coming forward is difficult. You do not have to do it alone. Let Greenberg Gross LLP stand with you and fight for the accountability and justice you deserve.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How long do I have to file a claim?
Under California law, survivors of childhood sexual abuse may still have time to file a claim even if the abuse occurred years ago. Recent changes have expanded the statute of limitations for many survivors. But Please, act fast to ensure your claim is timely filed.
Who can be held liable in a group home abuse case?
Both individual abusers and negligent parties such as foster care agencies, private contractors, and religious organizations can be held liable through a civil claim.
What if the abuse was never reported to the police?
You can still file a civil claim even if the Sacramento Police Department was never contacted. Civil actions do not require a criminal conviction and are based on different standards of proof.
Will my identity be protected?
Yes. Survivors can often file anonymously or under a pseudonym. Your privacy and well-being are always our top priorities.
What compensation can I expect?
Compensation may include coverage for medical bills, therapy, lost wages, and damages for pain, suffering, and long-term emotional trauma.