YLC Releases New Report Urging Congress to Prevent Devastating Outcomes for Youth Exiting Foster Care
In less than ten days, thousands of young people across the nation are at risk of aging out of foster […]
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YLC Supporting Legislation That Will Extend Access to Chafee Services Until Age 27
“The pandemic has intensified every inequity for youth exiting foster care to crisis levels — homelessness, unemployment, physical and mental
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Six Ways to Ensure Transition Aged Youth Leverage Federal Support During and Post-Pandemic
YLC’s Policy Director, Jenny Pokempner, recently authored a piece for the American Bar Association outlining 6 ways that advocates can
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New YLC resources on COVID-19 economic aid for youth and families
Youth Law Center has recently developed a series of resources related to the various economic benefits available as a result of
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YLC joins #CheckForUs campaign
YLC is proud to be part of the #CheckForUs campaign, aiming to inform thousands of young people across the country
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YLC Sponsoring AB 1140
YLC is proud to co-sponsor Assembly Bill 1140, authored by Assemblymember Robert Rivas, which would ensure children who come to
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Jennifer Rodriguez interviewed for Great.com!
YLC’s Executive Director Jennifer Rodriguez spoke with Emil Ekvardt of Great.com for part of their ongoing podcast series on why
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YLC submits comments to CDSS on proposed budget trailer
YLC recently submitted comments to the CDSS on the initial print version of the proposed budget trailer bill implementing the 2018
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New advocacy resource to support stability of youth tenants in THP-Plus
Youth Law Center and Bay Area Legal Aid have created a new resource that we hope will be useful to
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The time is now, stop institutionalizing children
At any given time, there are approximately 42,823 children housed in institutions and other group facilities. The trends of
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Congress passes legislation that will make it easier for students to get financial aid!
Congress has passed legislation that will greatly simplify the financial aid application process by 2023, with specific benefits for youth
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California Halts Use of Out of State Foster Care Facilities
Months of Youth Law Center advocacy with the Young Women’s Freedom Center demanding that the California Department of Social Services
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