January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and recommit to protecting children and youth who are vulnerable to exploitation.
At CLC, where we represent hundreds of youth in foster care who have experienced or are at risk of exploitation, our work is not limited to one month – it is a daily commitment carried out by our dedicated Commercially Sexually Exploited Children (CSEC) Team.
Our clients who have experienced exploitation face complex challenges. CLC’s skilled, highly trained CSEC staff provides trauma-informed legal advocacy and case management designed to prioritize safety and stability. We understand that prevention and intervention require both legal expertise and genuine human connection.
Our staff’s dedication goes well beyond the courtroom. This holiday season, CLC’s CSEC Team came together to assemble gift bags for some of our CSEC-involved youth, including parenting youth who are caring for young children. Each bag was thoughtfully prepared with practical items and comforting touches, offering not just support, but a reminder that they are seen, valued, and not alone.
These acts of care, paired with steadfast legal advocacy, reinforce a powerful message: there are adults who will continue to show up, advocate fiercely, and stand beside them, no matter what.
Thank you to our CSEC Team for your dedication and unwavering commitment to our clients!
Welcome to CLC’s Newest Board Member: Xuan TranÂ
We are excited to welcome Xuan Tran to the CLC Board of Directors!
Xuan is a seasoned financial and investment leader with more than 25 years of experience guiding organizations through long-term growth, managing risk, and providing strategic oversight. Most recently, he served as Managing Director at Apollo Global Management.
Xuan brings deep expertise in financial oversight, long-range planning, and organizational leadership, along with a strong commitment to responsible stewardship and mission-driven impact. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Loyola Marymount University.
We’re grateful to have Xuan’s leadership and perspective as we continue advancing our mission to protect and uplift children and families across California. His dedication to improving the lives of children and youth in the foster care system is inspiring and will help expand opportunities, stability, and outcomes for the children and families CLC serves.
Thank You She Ready Foundation!
This holiday season, the incredible Tiffany Haddish made the holidays extra special for one of CLC’s Family Support Advocacy Center clients and her family!
Sandy is an extraordinary mother of seven who works tirelessly to support her family while serving unhoused communities with unwavering dedication. Balancing the demands of her work with the challenges of raising young children, Sandy embodies resilience, compassion, and strength.
Through the She Ready Foundation, Sandy was selected to receive grocery gift cards from Diaspora Groceries, an organization committed to increasing access to healthy food and promoting financial literacy as building blocks for strong families and communities. The experience was made even more special with a surprise visit from Tiffany Haddish herself.
We are thrilled that Sandy and her family were chosen for this meaningful moment. She is a remarkable woman and a devoted mother, and we are so grateful to everyone who helped make this holiday season brighter.
To learn more about CLC’s Family Support & Advocacy Center (FSAC) team and the work they do to support families, visit www.fsacla.org.
Stay Connected: A Newsletter Just for You!
To all our current and former clients:
At CLC, we are always working to improve connections and outcomes for our clients and former clients. We have heard from you that your needs, questions, and opportunities don’t follow a timeline – and after your case closes you want to stay connected. We want to be there in meaningful ways!
That is why we’re trying a client-focused newsletter, created specifically for current and former CLC clients. This newsletter – along with occasional e-blasts – will share resources, updates, and opportunities for you, including information about education, housing, employment, financial support, legal rights, wellness resources, and community programs.
Our goal is simple: to make sure you have access to helpful, timely information – and to remind you that you’re not alone. This space is just for you, shaped by the experiences and priorities of the young people and families we serve.
If you are a current or former CLC client and would like to receive these updates, we invite you to sign up today.
