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Champions for Children 2026: Stories That Inspire
Watch powerful stories from the 34th Annual Champions for Children, highlighting the strength and lived experiences of young people in foster care. Revisit Jarrett’s fight

Champions for Children 2026: Stories That Inspire
Watch powerful stories from the 34th Annual Champions for Children, highlighting the strength and lived experiences of young people in foster care. Revisit Jarrett’s fight

2026 Champions for Children Honors Katherine Pope & Kelly Zajfen
Image credit: Alex Berliner/ AB Images for the Alliance for Children’s Rights FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN’S RIGHTS CELEBRATES 34TH ANNUAL CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDREN,

Scaling Impact: Taxes 101 TAY Workshop
During our Taxes 101 presentation, we equipped Transition Age Youth (TAY) with the knowledge needed to navigate the 2026 filing season. From decoding the alphabet

The George Zajfen Tournament – Tennis For Tots Raises $200,000
Image credit: Jason Sean Weiss for the Alliance for Children’s Rights FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE GEORGE ZAJFEN TOURNAMENT – TENNIS FOR TOTS RAISES $200,000 FOR

AB 495 – Signed Into Law
Governor Gavin Newsom signed Alliance co-sponsored Assembly Bill 495 (C. Rodriguez, AD 43), the Family Preparedness Plan Act of 2025, into law on October 12. In his signing

2025 George Zajfen Tennis Tournament
Please join us for a round-robin doubles tournament and luncheon benefiting the Alliance for Children’s Rights. The George Zajfen Tennis Tournament will be held Saturday, October

Assemblywoman Celeste Rodriguez’s Legislation Heads to the Governor
Assemblywoman Celeste Rodriguez’s Legislation to Support Families Facing Immigration Raids and the Threat of Family Separation Heads to the Governor “We are one step

A Mother’s Fight for Her Son’s Education
When Jarrett first came to live with Athena’s family as a young child, she quickly noticed he struggled with focus, learning, and communication. At first,

AB 495 (C. Rodriguez) – The Family Preparedness Plan Act Statement of Support
The Alliance for Children’s Rights’ Guardianship Program helps eliminate barriers and provides free legal services to caregivers seeking legal guardianship in Probate Court. Every day

Strengths Building Funding Survey Report
The Alliance for Children’s Rights conducted a survey to gather input on a proposed foster care rate structure change in California. The survey focused on