Youth Law Center News

May is #NationalFosterCareMonth. Every day, but in particular during the 31 days in May, we aim to recognize the 400,000+ […]

YLC, along with a coalition of national advocacy groups, has launched the #UpChafee Campaign to urge Congress to take action […]

We are thrilled to share that the 2020 National QPI Conference will move forward – as a virtual conference! Scheduled […]

YLC sent a letter to California lawmakers this week outlining key policy recommendations necessary to meet the immediate and long-term […]

Youth Law Center has partnered with fellow statewide advocacy organizations to create policy recommendations and coordinated Bay Area advocates to […]

Last month, YLC’s Quality Parenting Initiative launched a new resource series, COVID-19: The New Normal, providing weekly webcasts from child development […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC (April 3, 2020)  — Child welfare advocates, policy partners, and young people have come together […]

Youth Law Center has developed an emergency planning resource to support attorneys and advocates working with youth in congregate care.  […]

Child Welfare Courts During a Public Health Crisis: Access to Justice and Advocacy are Critical Anchors During Uncertain Times Children’s […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has required unprecedented actions at the local, state, and federal levels to protect the health, safety, and […]

We’re happy to announce the launch of our QPI resource series, COVID-19: The New Normal. Our first webcast is The Power of Connection: […]

Overnight, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live. For children and youth in the foster care and juvenile […]