ProPublica article about California Department of Social Services’ failure to timely and conclusively investigate hundreds of claims of misconduct and […]
Investigations of CA Group Homes Marked By Delays and Uncertainty View More
YLC co-authored this study which showed greater commitment of foster parents to children than group home providers. Study published in
Fact Sheet on AB 388: What Group Home Staff Need to Know. AB 388, which takes effect January 1, 2015,
AB 388: What Group Home Staff Need to Know View More
Fact Sheet on AB 388: What Youth Advocates Need to Know. AB 388, a new law which takes effect January
AB 388: What Youth Advocates Need to Know View More
Fact Sheet on AB 388, a new law taking effect January 1, 2015, designed to prevent unnecessary law enforcement involvement
AB 388: New Protections for Youth In Group Homes View More
Fact sheet for social workers on AB 388: a new law taking effect January 1, 2015, designed to prevent unnecessary
AB 388: What Social Workers Need to Know View More
This booklet, based on California law, covers some of the concerns of a youth in out-of-home care, including types of
Legal Rights of Teens in Out of Home Care (2014) View More
Letter to Assembly Member Wesley Chesbro co-sponsoring SB 388
Letter from YLC sponsoring AB 388 View More
Text of AB 388, bill requiring oversight on the use of law enforcement in group homes, limiting the unnecessary secure
AB 388 Chaptered Text View More
Since 2009, the Youth Law Center has been working with Connecticut advocates to reduce group care, particularly for young children
YLC Letter to Commissioner Susan Hamilton re Congregate Care for Young Children View More
Booraem v. Orange County, filed in August 1998, challenged the detention of abused and neglected infants and young children for
Booraem v. Orange County Settlement Agreement View More
