Dependency Legal News Vol. 21, No. 11: December 9, 2025
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Meet Us
Get to know the lawyers, specialists, and support staff behind CLC and why we fight for foster youth in California.
Our Work
We provide an unparalleled level of expertise in and out of the courtroom. Learn more about what we do.
Who We Represent
We fight for kids who come under the protection of the child welfare system.
Get Involved
You can help children and families in California. See how you can get involved in our mission.
Committed to Excellence in Advocacy
We fight to ensure the well being and future success of our clients through a multi-disciplinary, independent and informed approach to advocacy. A powerful voice for foster youth fighting for family reunification, permanence, educational opportunity, health and mental health services, self-sufficiency and overall well-being, we’re working toward local, statewide and national policy change and child welfare system reform.
Legal Services for Children
We want all of California’s children to have the support they need to succeed. Children’s Law Center represents all of the 25,000 children under our jurisdiction. Our attorneys appear on behalf of children in day-to-day dependency proceedings, and we represent them in a host of related hearings that seek to ensure the well being and future success of each child.
Explore Resources
Check out our resources for attorneys and foster youth. Use them to take full advantage of your legal rights and opportunities that should be available to foster youth.
Our Latest Updates
December E-Newsletter
There’s Still Time to Make Your Year-End Gift! At a time that brought unexpected challenges that reshaped our work, your support never wavered. Because of you, children impacted by the foster care system experienced moments of joy, comfort, and hope this holiday season when they needed it most. Long before the holiday season began, our teams were working day in and…
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Celebrating 20 Years of Uplift with a Gift For two decades, CLC’s Uplift with a Gift holiday giving program has brought joy and comfort to children in foster care. Each year, we match thousands of children with generous individuals and companies who make sure every young person we serve has an unforgettable holiday. As we celebrate our 20th year, the need is greater than…
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