CLC Executive Director Leslie Starr Heimov was a guest on Your Afternoon at Spectrum News 1 and spoke to Kelvin Washington about National Human Trafficking awareness Day on January 11. Click here to listen to the full interview and hear Leslie speak about LA County’s DREAM Court, why victims need to be treated as survivors,…
Read MoreDecember 2023 Newsletter
Wishing You A Joyous New Year! While 2023 has been a difficult and divisive year, I am reminded every day that when we join hands we can make sure children are safe, loved, heard and valued. Here at CLC, we remain steadfast in our commitment to providing excellence in advocacy for children and youth impacted by abuse and…
Read MoreDependency Legal News Vol. 19, No. 12
Review the most recent legal developments in dependency case law. Our talented in-house Writ Team provides an in-depth analysis on In re K.B.; In re Kayla W; In re K.B.—published 11/3/2023; First Dist., Div. TwoDocket No. A167385 Link to Case: https://www.courts.ca.gov/opinions/documents/A167385.PDF [1] IF A CHILD IS REMOVED FROM PARENTAL CUSTODY, THEAGENCY MUST IDENTIFY AND LOCATE…
Read MoreDependency Legal News Vol. 19, No. 11
Review the most recent legal developments in dependency case law. Our talented in-house Writ Team provides an in-depth analysis on In re C.L.; In re R.Q. In re C.L. —published 10/13/2023; Third Dist.Docket No. C097911; 96 Cal.App.5th 377Link to case: https://www.courts.ca.gov/opinions/documents/C097911.PDFWHEN A CHILD IS REMOVED PURSUANT TO A SECTION 340PROTECTIVE CUSTODY WARRANT, THE DUTY TO…
Read MoreNovember 2023 Newsletter
Help Us Spread Joy This Season! The holidays are officially here! While many of us are busy searching for the perfect holiday gifts for the kids in our lives, some children in foster care will go without. Eighteen years ago, after watching countless clients celebrate the holidays without warm clothing or gifts to unwrap, CLC’s…
Read MoreDependency Legal News Vol. 19, No. 10
Review the most recent legal developments in dependency case law. Our talented in-house Writ Team provides an in-depth analysis on In re V.C; In re Jerry R.; In re Jose C. In re V.C.—published 9/6/23; First Dist., Div. TwoDocket No. A166527; 95 Cal.App.5th 251Link to case: https://www.courts.ca.gov/opinions/documents/A166527.PDF[1] THE AGENCY HAS AN INITIAL DUTY OF INQUIRY…
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