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.

June 30, 2020

Victory! Alameda County Cancels $75 Million Plan to Rebuild Alameda County Youth Detention Camp

As a result of advocacy by YLC and other community organizations and advocacy organizations who comprise...

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June 29, 2020

Victory! Senate Bill 912 Moves Forward

Senate Bill 912, co-sponsored by YLC and authored by Senator Jim Beall,...

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June 29, 2020

Victory! CA Governor Signs Budget to Extend Foster Care

Advocacy from YLC and other advocate partners to create a lifeline for youth in foster care who...

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June 5, 2020

A Just and Loving Future for Black Children

The world is finally listening to the powerful calls from Black leaders...

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June 2, 2020

Webinar for Six Immediate Steps for THP-Plus Stability

YLC, John Burton Advocates for Youth and Bay Area Legal Aid  provided virtual training...

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June 2, 2020

Over 1,000 Join YLC for First Ever National Virtual QPI Conference

At the end of May, YLC hosted it’s first ever virtual Quality...

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May 20, 2020

YLC Welcomes New Team Member: Carol Edwards, MSW, LCSW

Carol Campbell Edwards, MSW, LCSW, first joined the Youth Law Center as...

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May 12, 2020

YLC welcomes new team member!

Youth Law Center is thrilled to welcome the newest addition to our...

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May 5, 2020

Six Immediate Steps for THP-Plus Stability

**NOTE: This resource has been updated and can now be found here...

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