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
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
Join us on December 4th, 2017 for our 18th Annual Loren Warboys Unsung Heroes reception! Each year the Youth Law
YLC to Honor Unsung Heroes on December 4th, 2017 View More
The Youth Law Center is leading efforts across the country through our Quality Parenting Initiative to unite birth and foster
Historic Gathering of Birth and Foster Parents View More
YLC is excited about the launch of CHAMPS, a national communications and policy campaign focused on quality parenting! Jennifer Rodriguez,
Announcing the launch of CHAMPS View More
The Youth Law Center successfully advocated for the issuance of clarifying guidance by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
YLC Helps End Placement Disruption for Crossover Youth View More
Each year the Youth Law Center recognizes people who have made a difference in the lives of our clients during
YLC to Honor Unsung Heroes on December 12, 2016 View More
The Youth Law Center is pleased that Governor Brown has signed AB 2813 by Assemblymember Richard Bloom. This bill, sponsored
New Law Protects Foster Youth from Unfair Detention View More
