Youth Law Center News and Events

September 9, 2021

Foster Care & Extended Foster Care, Press Releases & Announcements

YLC Supporting Legislation That Will Extend Access to Chafee Services Until Age 27

“The pandemic has intensified every inequity for youth exiting foster care to crisis levels --...

September 1, 2021

Foster Care & Extended Foster Care, In the News

Six Ways to Ensure Transition Aged Youth Leverage Federal Support During and Post-Pandemic

YLC's Policy Director, Jenny Pokempner, recently authored a piece for the American Bar Association outlining...

August 24, 2021

Juvenile Justice, Press Releases & Announcements

CA Invests Historic $10 Million in funds for Justice System Impacted Students to Access Higher Education!

After many years of advocacy by the Youth Law Center and partners in the juvenile...

July 28, 2021

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

New YLC resources on COVID-19 economic aid for youth and families

Youth Law Center has recently developed a series of resources related to the various economic benefits...

July 20, 2021

Juvenile Justice, Press Releases & Announcements

CA enacts prohibition on use of out-of-state facilities

After decades of YLC advocacy to address conditions in and end the use of out-of-state...

July 1, 2021

Press Releases & Announcements

YLC celebrates new scholarship with Iranian American Women Foundation

YLC is thrilled to congratulate and celebrate the winner of this year's Iranian American Women...

June 30, 2021

In the News, Juvenile Justice

YLC featured in LA Times article

"The new approach is a troubling replication of state lockups at the local level, said...

June 24, 2021

Foster Care & Extended Foster Care, Press Releases & Announcements

YLC joins #CheckForUs campaign

YLC is proud to be part of the #CheckForUs campaign, aiming to inform thousands of...

June 4, 2021

Quality Parenting Initiative (QPI)

QPI Welcomes New Site: Connecticut!

We recently welcomed a new site member to Quality Parenting Initiative's growing national network: Connecticut!...

May 28, 2021

Quality Parenting Initiative (QPI)

QPI National Conference a huge success!

Quality Parenting Initiative's 8th National Conference was a huge success! This year's virtual events attracted...

April 9, 2021

Advocacy Reports & Resources, Foster Care & Extended Foster Care

YLC Sponsoring AB 1140

YLC is proud to co-sponsor Assembly Bill 1140, authored by Assemblymember Robert Rivas, which would...

March 31, 2021

Foster Care & Extended Foster Care, In the News

Jennifer Rodriguez interviewed for Great.com!

YLC's Executive Director Jennifer Rodriguez spoke with Emil Ekvardt of Great.com for part of their...