Governor Vetoes Bill Limiting Use of Out of State Group Homes
Youth Law Center is disappointed by the Governor’s veto of AB 2005, as we believe there should be greater care […]
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Bill Signed to Remove Graduation Barriers for At-Risk Youth
On September 22, 2016, Governor Brown signed into law AB 2306 by Assemblyman Jim Frazier, which requires school districts to
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Federal Court Questions Detention of Immigrant Youth
YLC was of counsel on a recent motion to enforce the settlement agreement in Flores v. Lynch which challenged the federal
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YLC Works to Ensure Trauma Screening for At-Risk Youth
Childhood trauma is the leading public health issue of our time and one that disproportionately impacts children in the child
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Urge Governor Brown to Sign AB 2005
Urge the Governor to sign AB 2005 so California can have more informed and careful decision-making when out-of-state congregate care
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Help the Louisiana QPI Community Hit by Flooding
Last Wednesday foster parents, youth, birth parents, social workers, judges, administrators and community partners from across Louisiana came together to
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YLC asks Court to Depublish Opinion in Ivan N.
YLC filed a request with the California Supreme Court to depublish In re Ivan N, a recently issued California Court of Appeal
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YLC Writes Amicus Letter to Support Right to Quality Education
YLC filed a letter in support of the Petition for Review in two cases that were consolidated for appeal, Campaign
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Fulfilling the Promise of Gault
Youth Law Center is proud to be a co-sponsor of a conference “celebrating” the 50th Anniversary of the landmark decision
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Expanded SSI Application Window for Foster Kids
The federal government recently extended the time for foster youth to apply for SSI from 90 days to 6 months
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Youth Law Center Co-Sponsors Court School Forum
On Tuesday, July 12, 2016, Youth Law Center is co-sponsoring a forum on education for youth in the juvenile justice
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Groups Demand Due Process for Immigrant Youth
YLC signed on to a letter to U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch, urging the Attorney General to halt the government’s
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