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.
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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.
Read MoreCLC Joins SCOTUS Amicus Brief
CLC is proud to join Children’s Rights and other advocacy organizations on an amicus brief in Fulton v. City of Philadelphia.
Read MoreLawmakers Pass Pandemic Protections for Foster Youth
Several child welfare-related bills are headed to the Governor’s desk, including one that extends the moratorium on youth aging out of foster care.
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