Read our latest dependency legal newsletter. In this issue, we review new dependency case law from the past year.
Read MoreDependency Cases: 2020 Year in Review
I’m a Former Foster Youth
How a Few Words From My Attorney Changed My Life. Read this opinion piece by Cristal Ramirez.
Read MoreVirtual Town Hall for Older Youth in Foster Care
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 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.
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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.
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.
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