Youth Law Center News and Events

February 2, 2024

foster care, foster youth, Uncategorized

On the Threshold of Change: Virtual Conversation Recording Now Available

On the Threshold of Change: Virtual Conversation   Thank you to everyone who joined us for the...

January 19, 2024

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What are the forces that could transform future conditions for youth in Extended Foster Care? Join us for a virtual conv...

Join Our Webinar on Wednesday, January 31, at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET As...

December 19, 2023

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2023 Unsung Heroes Part 2: Our Summer Interns Helped Champion and Reimagine Foster Care Systems

Saluting Our Unsung Heroes Continuing our Loren Warboys Unsung Hero Awards series, we’re proud to uplift...

December 15, 2023

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“I am feeling so inspired and empowered to make changes for youth”

Saluting Our Unsung Heroes At the Youth Law Center, we are dedicated to making a difference...

July 27, 2023

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Youth Law Center welcomes new team members!

Youth Law Center is thrilled to announce the addition of three new individuals to our...

July 6, 2023

advocacy resources, foster youth, juvenile justice, Uncategorized

Youth Law Center authors chapter in new NACC book

The National Association of Counsel For Children (NACC) recently released the 4th edition of its Child...

June 15, 2023

foster care, foster youth, press, Uncategorized

Youth Law Center and Children’s Legal Advocates Applaud Landmark Decision

In a victory for Native youth, families and Tribal Nations, the Supreme Court today upheld...

June 9, 2023

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Join us for YLC’s 2023 Summer Seminar Series

YLC's annual Summer Seminar series, 2023 edition, is now open for registration. Each year, the...

May 12, 2023

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YLC Welcomes New Equal Justice Works Fellow

We are thrilled to welcome Chris Middleton to the YLC team as a staff attorney....

March 21, 2023

advocacy resources, foster care, Uncategorized

YLC Authors Article for American Bar Association

One of the most popular provisions of the Affordable Care Act—allowing young adults to stay...

February 3, 2023

foster care, juvenile justice, Uncategorized

YLC’s Policy Director Awarded ABA’s Fearless Children’s Lawyer of the Month

We are so proud of YLC’s Policy Director, Jenny Pokempner, on being named the American...

January 16, 2023

foster care, foster youth, juvenile justice, Uncategorized

YLC Comments on the California Behavioral Health Community-Based Continuum

On January 13th, YLC submitted comments to the CA Department of Health Care Service’s proposal...