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July 17, 2025
Our 2024 Impact Report
In 2024, the Youth Law Center stood on the front lines of justice – championing children and youth through solutions-focused […]
July 15, 2025
Youth Law Center Board Member, Howard Talenfeld, Named 2025 Promoting Excellence Award Honoree by the National Association of Counsel for Children
Congratulations to our board member Howard Talenfeld, who was recently named a 2025 Promoting Excellence Award Honoree by the National Association of […]
July 14, 2025
7/11/25 from The Aspen Times: “Pickleball star Collin Johns headlines inaugural ‘Pickle with a Purpose’ fundraiser at Aspen Meadows”
“This isn’t just a tournament — it’s a call to action for the rights and futures of thousands of foster […]
July 14, 2025
7/12/25 from Aspen Daily News: “Pickleballing for foster care”
“There’s a crisis nationally in foster care, particularly with the cutting of federal funding for foster children and youth,” said […]
July 11, 2025
Youth Law Center Advocates for New Protections for California Children in Out-of-State Facilities
In the 2025–2026 California state budget signed by Governor Newsom on June 27, 2025, the Legislature enacted AB 118, a […]
July 7, 2025
California Budget Provides ‘Lifeline’ to Private Providers, While Making Cuts to Some Vital Child Welfare Programs.
A $321 billion spending plan approved last week by California Gov. Gavin Newsom provided an emergency bailout to private foster […]
June 6, 2025
Youth In Foster Care Won Big Last Year—Now We Need to Speak Up Again!
Last year, young people in California’s foster care system helped win a huge victory! In 2024, after lots of advocacy […]
June 1, 2025
Youth Law Center Supports Legal Aid Initiatives to Stabilize Systems-Impacted Youth
In 2024, the Youth Law Center worked alongside legal aid organizations across California to expand access to public benefits, strengthen […]
June 1, 2025
Youth Law Center Expands Legal Services for Youth in New Mexico
In 2024, as part of his Equal Justice Works Fellowship (sponsored by Baker McKenzie & Salesforce, Inc.), YLC attorney Christopher […]
May 28, 2025
Now is the Time to Re-envision Extended Foster Care
We hope you will take a look at Extended Foster Care Works: Why Implementation Makes All The Difference. This article […]
May 16, 2025
Former Youth Law Center Equal Justice Works Fellow Jennifer Troia Sworn in as Director of the California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
This Foster Care Month, we are giving a special shout-out to former Youth Law Center Equal Justice Works Fellow, Jennifer […]
May 14, 2025
San Diego Juvenile Halls Under Investigation by California Attorney General Bonta
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has opened an investigation into allegations of civil rights abuses at San Diego County’s two […]