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September 21, 2021

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YLC Releases New Report Urging Congress to Prevent Devastating Outcomes for Youth Exiting Foster Care

In less than ten days, thousands of young people across the nation are at risk...

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September 9, 2021

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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 --...

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September 1, 2021

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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...

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August 24, 2021

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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...

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July 28, 2021

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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...

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July 26, 2021

YLC welcomes new team member Kisha Queeley

YLC is thrilled to welcome a new member to our team! Kisha Queeley joins YLC...

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July 20, 2021

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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...

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July 1, 2021

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...

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June 30, 2021

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YLC featured in LA Times article

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

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