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.
Read MoreNew ABA Report on Legal Representation
Research has shown that quality legal representation on behalf of all parties in the child welfare system improves the outcome for children and families alike.
Read MoreCalifornia Budget Deal Extends Millions of Dollars in Aid for Aging-out Foster Youth
Some young people who have relied on extended foster care, however – by virtue of their birthdates – will lose out on the support approved this week.
Read MoreCalifornia Extended Foster Care to 21. Was It Enough?
This week The Chronicle of Social Change released their four-part series on the 10th anniversary of AB 12.
Read MoreUCLA Pritzker Center and Law School Launch Post-Bar Fellowship in Child Advocacy
Two recent UCLA School of Law graduates have gained paid post-bar fellowships at the Children’s Law Center of California, thanks to a grant from the UCLA Pritzker Center for Strengthening Children and Families.
Read MoreBill to Prevent California Foster Youth From Aging Out During Pandemic Moves Forward
California legislation that would have permanently extended foster care payments and housing benefits to young adults through age 25 has now been scaled back to a short-term support plan triggered by a state of emergency such as the current coronavirus pandemic. CLC Attorney and Policy Associate Julie McCormick testified in support of SB 912 earlier this week.
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