Northern California Regional Director Brenda Dabney joined Assemblymember Kevin McCarty and leaders last week at a press conference to celebrate AB 740.
Read MoreNew California law to protect students in foster care
California Governor Signs Child Welfare and Juvenile Bills
Read The Imprint’s round-up of child welfare and juvenile justice-related legislation signed and vetoed by Governor Newsom.
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Dependency 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.
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L.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.
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The last day to register to vote in California is October 19th.
Read MoreCLC’s 30th Anniversary Celebration
This year marks 30 years of excellence in advocacy for CLC. We invite you to join us in honoring this milestone anniversary this Fall.
Read MoreCLC- sponsored bill headed to Governor’s Desk
CLC-sponsored Assembly Bill 1979, authored by Assemblywoman Laura Friedman (D-Glendale), is headed to Governor Newsom’s desk.
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