Improving Transitions to Adulthood

The Youth Law Center works to improve postsecondary access and success for highly mobile young people by improving access to […]

Youth Law Center advocates that young people transitioning from foster care or juvenile justice systems have the resources, support, and

The Youth Law Center participates in utilizing the nationally recognized Youth Experiential Learning Simulation (YExLS), a transformative experience offered by

The Transition Aged Youth (TAY) Civil Legal Practice Exchange is a statewide initiative designed to close legal access gaps for

In recognition of the critical nature of stable housing as not only a human right but also as a basic

Through national coalition-building and close strategic partnerships, Youth Law Center leads efforts to reshape the systems that impact youth transitioning

The Youth Law Center’s advocacy relies on the informed and strong voice of youth to educate others about the problems

In 2024, the Youth Law Center partnered with the Institute for the Future (IFTF) and California Youth Connection (CYC) to

One of our system’s most important responsibilities and most impactful interventions is the support and encouragement of parenting youth. Incarcerated

Young people impacted by the foster care and juvenile justice systems experience disrupted education, frequent transitions and lack of support

Youth Law Center’s Pathways to Higher Education advocacy is transforming how California supports young people impacted by the juvenile justice system. Our work envisions community colleges not only as institutions of learning, but as powerful alternatives to incarceration- places where youth can access opportunity, stability, and a second chance.