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August 24, 2021
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 justice and community college systems, California […]
July 28, 2021
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 available as a result of […]
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 as our Controller. Hailing from […]
July 20, 2021
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 placements for California children, CA […]
June 30, 2021
YLC featured in LA Times article
“The new approach is a troubling replication of state lockups at the local level, said Meredith Desautels, a staff attorney […]
June 24, 2021
YLC joins #CheckForUs campaign
YLC is proud to be part of the #CheckForUs campaign, aiming to inform thousands of young people across the country […]
June 4, 2021
QPI Welcomes New Site: Connecticut!
We recently welcomed a new site member to Quality Parenting Initiative’s growing national network: Connecticut! Check out this great piece […]
May 28, 2021
QPI National Conference a huge success!
Quality Parenting Initiative‘s 8th National Conference was a huge success! This year’s virtual events attracted over 900 guests from all […]
April 9, 2021
YLC Sponsoring AB 1140
YLC is proud to co-sponsor Assembly Bill 1140, authored by Assemblymember Robert Rivas, which would ensure children who come to […]
March 31, 2021
Jennifer Rodriguez interviewed for Great.com!
YLC’s Executive Director Jennifer Rodriguez spoke with Emil Ekvardt of Great.com for part of their ongoing podcast series on why […]
March 30, 2021
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 […]
March 10, 2021
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 […]