Youth Law Center News and Events

August 23, 2019

Events, Juvenile Justice, Success & Impact

2nd Annual Pathways to Higher Education conference a huge success!

Thank you to everyone who joined us the for the second annual Creating Pathways from...

August 6, 2019

Events, Juvenile Justice, Press Releases & Announcements

2019 Pathways to Higher Education Statewide Conference program

Youth Law Center is excited to share the program for the 2019 Creating Pathways from...

July 15, 2019

In the News, Juvenile Justice

YLC, Project Change, SB 716 featured in KQED article

We are so grateful to KQED and reporter Vanessa Rancaño for featuring YLC's efforts to increase post-secondary opportunities...

May 17, 2019

Juvenile Justice, Success & Impact

CA Assembly Bill 1354 (Gipson) moves to Assembly floor for floor vote!

California Assembly Bill 1354, which will provide oversight of education transitions for youth leaving juvenile...

May 17, 2019

Juvenile Justice, Success & Impact

YLC working on costs concerns related to CA Senate Bill 716

Youth Law Center has been working closely with Democratic State Senator Holly Mitchell's office, the...

April 10, 2019

Juvenile Justice, Success & Impact

SB716 Gains Support!

A state senate bill to ensure postsecondary education opportunities for high school graduates in juvenile...

March 28, 2019

Foster Care & Extended Foster Care, In the News, Juvenile Justice

5 Tips for Prioritizing Extracurriculars as a Key Intervention for Youth

Extracurricular activities provide meaningful educational, social, and developmental advantages for youth in the foster care...

March 4, 2019

Quality Parenting Initiative (QPI)

Join us at the 2019 QPI National Conference!

We are thrilled to announce that our 6th Annual Quality Parenting Initiative National Conference will...

January 31, 2019

Advocacy Reports & Resources, Foster Care & Extended Foster Care, Juvenile Justice

YLC Publishes Policy Brief on Extracurriculars as Key Intervention

The Youth Law Center is proud to share a policy brief exploring the critical role...

January 23, 2019

Foster Care & Extended Foster Care, Juvenile Justice

YLC Welcomes Meredith Desautels & Tracy Schiro

The Youth Law Center is pleased to announce the hiring of our newest staff members:...

December 18, 2018

Foster Care & Extended Foster Care, Juvenile Justice

Jennifer Rodriguez Awarded 2019 JLC Leadership Prize!

YLC is proud to announce that our Executive Director, Jennifer Rodriguez, has been awarded the...

October 29, 2018

Foster Care & Extended Foster Care, Juvenile Justice

YLC’s 40th Anniversary & Unsung Heroes Celebration!

Please join the Youth Law Center at our 40th Anniversary & Unsung Heroes Celebration on...