Resource Library

Our searchable online resource library is an important component of our designation by the State Bar of California as a legal aid Support Center that provides legal training, legal technical assistance, and advocacy support without charge to the legal community, and specifically to California’s qualified legal services programs. Our resource library includes Youth Law Center publications, including fact sheets, legal guides, litigation materials, and other reference materials supporting legal advocacy in a variety of different areas for children and youth in the foster care and juvenile justice systems.

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YLC OJJDP Fin Aid Webinar Presentation

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Financial Aid for Juvenile Justice Impacted Students FAQ

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Toolkit to Promote the Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Program (California)

This toolkit contains fact sheets for the following stakeholders in California: young people, public housing...

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Normalcy FAQ for Children and Youth in CA’s Foster Care System

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Transition Planning for California Foster Youth FAQ

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Fact Sheet: Overview of SB 187: Updates to Foster Youth Rights Regarding Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

The Foster Care Social Security and Supplemental Security Income Assistance Program (created by AB 1633...

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Template Letters for SSI/OASDI Advocacy for California Foster Youth

This resource contains template letters to request information and actions related to foster youth clients,...

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Fact Sheet: Transition Jurisdiction

This fact sheet, updated in 2023, outlines California law related to transition jurisdiction in juvenile...

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Training on OYCR Ombudsperson

This training describes the role and authority of the newly created office of the Ombudsperson...

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Housing & Homelessness Prevention for Transition Aged Foster and Former Foster Youth: A Presentation of the Youth L...

Homelessness both during extended foster care and after leaving extended foster care are critical issues...

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Advocacy Strategies for Preventing Involuntary Exits from THP-NMD: A Presentation of the Youth Law Center

Homelessness and housing/placement instability are a critical issue facing transition-aged youth in California. Despite broad...

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Housing Preservation Strategies: A Supplement to Youth Law Center’s Presentation: Housing & Homelessness Preventi...

Homelessness both during extended foster care and after leaving extended foster care are critical issues...

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