The Youth Law Center is proud to share a policy brief exploring the critical role of extracurricular activities for children […]
YLC Publishes Policy Brief on Extracurriculars as Key Intervention View More
The Youth Law Center is pleased to announce the hiring of our newest staff members: Meredith Desautels and Tracy Schiro!
YLC Welcomes Meredith Desautels & Tracy Schiro View More
YLC is proud to announce that our Executive Director, Jennifer Rodriguez, has been awarded the 2019 Leadership Prize from the
Jennifer Rodriguez Awarded 2019 JLC Leadership Prize! View More
Please join the Youth Law Center at our 40th Anniversary & Unsung Heroes Celebration on Friday, December 14th at Salesforce
YLC’s 40th Anniversary & Unsung Heroes Celebration! View More
YLC is thrilled to announce that the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) selected Youth Law Center’s Senior
Carole Shauffer Honored by AACAP View More
On Sunday evening, September 30, 2018, Governor Brown signed Youth Law Center-sponsored Assembly Bill 2448 authored by Assembly member Mike A.
Breaking: YLC-sponsored AB 2448 signed into law! View More
Maria Ramiu, Youth Law Center’s Senior Staff Attorney, will be a featured panelist presenting on Youth Arrests in Group Homes and
Maria Ramiu Presenting at Child Welfare Policy Roundtable View More
June is the only month many child welfare systems formally celebrate reunification, but this is a mistake. Reunification should be
Making Reunification Possible for Older Youth View More
Youth Law Center (YLC) Statement on Separation and Detention of Immigrant Families The federal government has separated over 2,000 children
Statement on Separation and Detention of Immigrant Families View More
The Youth Law Center is deeply committed to ensuring that young people’s developmental needs and particular vulnerabilities are taken into
YLC joins amicus brief in support of Brendan Dassey View More
Youth Law Center recently updated fact sheets for legal services and other advocates. Please click on the following links to
2017 Fact Sheets for Legal Services and Advocates View More
“We must create a child welfare system together that is laser-focused on strengthening existing supportive relationships and developing and nurturing
November is National Adoption Month View More
