“The pandemic has intensified every inequity for youth exiting foster care to crisis levels — homelessness, unemployment, physical and mental […]
YLC Supporting Legislation That Will Extend Access to Chafee Services Until Age 27 View More
YLC’s Policy Director, Jenny Pokempner, recently authored a piece for the American Bar Association outlining 6 ways that advocates can
Six Ways to Ensure Transition Aged Youth Leverage Federal Support During and Post-Pandemic View More
Youth Law Center has recently developed a series of resources related to the various economic benefits available as a result of
New YLC resources on COVID-19 economic aid for youth and families View More
YLC is proud to be part of the #CheckForUs campaign, aiming to inform thousands of young people across the country
YLC joins #CheckForUs campaign View More
We recently welcomed a new site member to Quality Parenting Initiative’s growing national network: Connecticut! Check out this great piece
QPI Welcomes New Site: Connecticut! View More
Quality Parenting Initiative‘s 8th National Conference was a huge success! This year’s virtual events attracted over 900 guests from all
QPI National Conference a huge success! View More
YLC is proud to co-sponsor Assembly Bill 1140, authored by Assemblymember Robert Rivas, which would ensure children who come to
YLC Sponsoring AB 1140 View More
YLC’s Executive Director Jennifer Rodriguez spoke with Emil Ekvardt of Great.com for part of their ongoing podcast series on why
Jennifer Rodriguez interviewed for Great.com! View More
YLC recently submitted comments to the CDSS on the initial print version of the proposed budget trailer bill implementing the 2018
YLC submits comments to CDSS on proposed budget trailer View More
Youth Law Center and Bay Area Legal Aid have created a new resource that we hope will be useful to
New advocacy resource to support stability of youth tenants in THP-Plus View More
At any given time, there are approximately 42,823 children housed in institutions and other group facilities. The trends of
The time is now, stop institutionalizing children View More
Congress has passed legislation that will greatly simplify the financial aid application process by 2023, with specific benefits for youth
Congress passes legislation that will make it easier for students to get financial aid! View More
