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.

May 15, 2019

YLC Releases Guide for Lawyers and Advocates to Get Youth in the Most Connected Placements

The Family First Act presents a challenge for advocates and policy makers...

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April 9, 2019

SB716 Gains Support!

A state senate bill to ensure postsecondary education opportunities for high school...

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March 27, 2019

5 Tips for Prioritizing Extracurriculars as a Key Intervention for Youth

Extracurricular activities provide meaningful educational, social, and developmental advantages for youth in...

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March 3, 2019

Join us at the 2019 QPI National Conference!

We are thrilled to announce that our 6th Annual Quality Parenting Initiative...

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January 30, 2019

YLC Publishes Policy Brief on Extracurriculars as Key Intervention

The Youth Law Center is proud to share a policy brief exploring...

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January 22, 2019

YLC Welcomes Meredith Desautels & Tracy Schiro

The Youth Law Center is pleased to announce the hiring of our...

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December 17, 2018

Jennifer Rodriguez Awarded 2019 JLC Leadership Prize!

YLC is proud to announce that our Executive Director, Jennifer Rodriguez, has...

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October 29, 2018

YLC’s 40th Anniversary & Unsung Heroes Celebration!

Please join the Youth Law Center at our 40th Anniversary & Unsung...

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October 27, 2018

Carole Shauffer Honored by AACAP

YLC is thrilled to announce that the American Academy of Child and...

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