YLC’s Executive Director Jennifer Rodriguez spoke with Emil Ekvardt of Great.com for part of their ongoing podcast series on why the foster care system must prioritize love and strong childhood […]
YLC submits comments to CDSS on proposed budget trailer
YLC recently submitted comments to the CDSS on the initial print version of the proposed budget trailer bill implementing the 2018 federal Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) to raise concerns […]
YLC sponsoring AB 103 – Dual Enrollment for Court School Students
YLC is proud to sponsor AB 103 (Holden), which will clarify the law to improve access to dual enrollment classes for youth in court and alternative schools. Current law is […]
New advocacy resource to support stability of youth tenants in THP-Plus
Youth Law Center and Bay Area Legal Aid have created a new resource that we hope will be useful to your advocacy. Ensuring Stability and Success for Youth Tenants in THP-Plus was developed […]
The time is now, stop institutionalizing children
At any given time, there are approximately 42,823 children housed in institutions and other group facilities. The trends of abuse, lack of mental health support, and racial inequality within […]