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Changing Policies to Better Support Foster Youth and Their Caregivers

Many children in foster care face serious developmental delays and disabilities as a result of abuse, neglect and prenatal exposure to drugs and alcohol. California’s Regional Centers provide specialized services and supports to improve and overcome these conditions. However, under existing law, there are no requirements to transfer these services if a child moves, which

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Kirkland and Ellis: Attorney Uses Her Personal Experience to Help Others

Kirkland & Ellis Associate Allison Worthy Buchner, Esq. brings a unique perspective to her work as an Alliance pro bono attorney. Allison’s daughter, Samantha, was born prematurely, and her pediatrician became concerned when Samantha was delayed in her ability to sit independently and crawl. Allison and her husband tried to secure services from the Regional

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All County Letter Changes to Requirements for Placement of Children 12 & Under in Group Homes

An All County Letter issued October 28, 2013, explained changes to the counties that would result from the passage of Assembly Bill 74, which restricts group home placements for children under the age of 12. Prior to the passage of AB 74, placement into group homes was restricted for children under the age of 6,

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