New funding for cash assistance, housing, college and more has been passed by Congress. We invite you to learn more about what new supports are available.
Read MoreNew CLC Video!
Today, we’re thrilled to release a new short video about CLC’s mission created by a wonderful nonprofit production team, Crews for a Cause.
Read MoreI’m a Former Foster Youth
How a Few Words From My Attorney Changed My Life. Read this opinion piece by Cristal Ramirez.
Read MoreDependency Court Backlog Finds Many Los Angeles Children Still in Limbo
Child welfare cases are at a 14-year high months after Los Angeles County’s Dependency Court reopened in June. Families and attorneys are struggling in virtual courtrooms.
Read MoreL.A. County moves to create new juvenile justice system focused on ‘care,’ not punishment
After years of incremental reform, Los Angeles County is moving to dismantle the largest youth justice system in the country in favor of a “care-first” model that would look less like prison and would emphasize emotional support, counseling and treatment.
Read More15th Annual Adopt-a-Family Campaign!
You can make a difference. Brighten the lives of children in foster care who won’t otherwise receive holiday gifts. This year, more than any other, we need your help to bring holiday cheer to our neediest families.
Read MoreDependency Legal News Vol. 16, No. 10
Read our latest dependency legal newsletter. In this issue, we review new dependency case law including In re A.C., In re V.L., In re J.W.-P., in re Samuel A., In re J.P., and In re N.S.
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