Youth Law Center News and Events

May 10, 2022

Foster Care & Extended Foster Care, Success & Impact

Support YLC During National Foster Care Month!

May is National Foster Care Month, a time to recognize and highlight the experiences of...

April 27, 2022

Juvenile Justice, press

New YLC Report Finds Rampant Abuse in TN Facility

YLC's new investigative report with Disability Rights Tennessee exposes the inhumane and abusive treatment of...

April 5, 2022

Events, Foster Care & Extended Foster Care, Quality Parenting Initiative (QPI)

Join us at the 2022 QPI Virtual National Conference!

The Youth Law Center's Quality Parenting Initiative invites your participation in the 2022 QPI Virtual...

February 9, 2022

Juvenile Justice, press

Settlement reached with Fresno County to strengthen public’s participation in juvenile justice planning

The Youth Law Center is pleased to announce a settlement agreement reached by Fresno County...

January 20, 2022

Advocacy Reports & Resources, Foster Care & Extended Foster Care

New YLC Publication: THP-NMD – An Advocacy Guide to Preventing Involuntary Exits

YLC has created a new resource, THP-NMD: An Advocacy Guide to Preventing Involuntary Exits, developed...

October 29, 2021

Juvenile Justice, press

YLC files lawsuit against Fresno County

YLC and the law firm Baker McKenzie have filed a lawsuit against Fresno County to...

October 18, 2021

Foster Care & Extended Foster Care, In the News, Success & Impact

Victory! AB 1140 Signed into Law

YLC joins other advocates in celebrating Governor Newsom’s signing of Assemblymember Robert Rivas’ Assembly Bill...

September 21, 2021

Advocacy Reports & Resources, Foster Care & Extended Foster Care

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...

September 9, 2021

Foster Care & Extended Foster Care, Press Releases & Announcements

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 --...

September 1, 2021

Foster Care & Extended Foster Care, In the News

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...

August 24, 2021

Juvenile Justice, Press Releases & Announcements

CA Invests Historic $10 Million in funds for Justice System Impacted Students to Access Higher Education!

After many years of advocacy by the Youth Law Center and partners in the juvenile...

July 28, 2021

Advocacy Reports & Resources, Foster Care & Extended Foster Care, Juvenile Justice

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...