In the month of October, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed four Alliance sponsored bills promoting placement and housing stability. The Alliance greatly appreciates the Governor’s leadership and the dedication of Senator Skinner and Assemblymembers Friedman, Rubio, and Stone in addressing these critical issues. These victories continue the Alliance’s commitment to reform and improve foster care …
Statistics reveal that, without support, youth in foster care continue to perform poorly in school compared to the general student population. Only 24% of youth in foster care met the English standards, compared to 51% of the general population, and only 15% met the Math standards, compared to 40% of the general population. In response, …
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During the summer of 2020, amidst the nationwide uprising against police brutality and systemic racism, the Alliance for Children’s Rights launched an initiative focused on addressing the racial inequities in child welfare. At its best, the child welfare system is a social safety net, vital to children and families in crisis. Yet from its founding, …
A Blueprint for Reform: The Path to Racial Equity in Child Welfare Report Read More »
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