YLC, along with a coalition of national advocacy groups, has launched the #UpChafee Campaign to urge Congress to take action to ensure young people transitioning to adulthood in foster care […]
Virtual 2020 QPI National Conference
We are thrilled to share that the 2020 National QPI Conference will move forward – as a virtual conference! Scheduled for May 26-29 on Zoom, this year’s conference will focus […]
YLC urges California lawmakers to create a new social safety net for transition-aged foster youth
YLC sent a letter to California lawmakers this week outlining key policy recommendations necessary to meet the immediate and long-term needs of transition age youth who will be in or […]
YLC joins coalition advocating for vulnerable students during COVID-19 and beyond
Youth Law Center has partnered with fellow statewide advocacy organizations to create policy recommendations and coordinated Bay Area advocates to push County Offices of Education and school districts to adopt […]
QPI’s COVID-19 webcasts posted online
Last month, YLC’s Quality Parenting Initiative launched a new resource series, COVID-19: The New Normal, providing weekly webcasts from child development and legal experts along with emails containing tips, resources, examples […]
Advocacy groups launch #UpChafee campaign urging Congress to take action for youth in foster care
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC (April 3, 2020) — Child welfare advocates, policy partners, and young people have come together to launch a campaign to highlight the urgent needs of […]
YLC’s Emergency Planning Toolkit for Youth in Congregate Care
Youth Law Center has developed an emergency planning resource to support attorneys and advocates working with youth in congregate care. As you know more than anyone, youth in congregate care […]
Joint Statement on Child Welfare Courts During a Public Health Crisis
Child Welfare Courts During a Public Health Crisis: Access to Justice and Advocacy are Critical Anchors During Uncertain Times Children’s Advocacy Institute Children’s Rights Juvenile Law Center National Association of […]