The Youth Law Center is working to keep you up-to-date on important news and events impacting youth in foster care and the juvenile justice system.

October 29, 2021

YLC files lawsuit against Fresno County

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

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October 18, 2021

Victory! AB 1140 Signed into Law

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

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September 21, 2021

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...

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September 9, 2021

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...

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September 1, 2021

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...

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August 24, 2021

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...

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July 28, 2021

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...

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July 26, 2021

YLC welcomes new team member Kisha Queeley

YLC is thrilled to welcome a new member to our team! Kisha...

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July 20, 2021

CA enacts prohibition on use of out-of-state facilities

After decades of YLC advocacy to address conditions in and end the...

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