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The Fight for Justice and Equity Continues
Yesterday’s guilty verdict, convicting former police officer Derek Chauvin of the murder of George Floyd, was a step in the right direction towards change. For
The Fight for Justice and Equity Continues
Yesterday’s guilty verdict, convicting former police officer Derek Chauvin of the murder of George Floyd, was a step in the right direction towards change. For
The Census counts. So do you.
Historically, many marginalized groups have been drastically undercounted in the Census—including large populations of children and families in foster care who depend heavily on the
LA County to Identify Funding to Continue Offering Young People Work Experience
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion directing county departments to identify up to $20.7 million in the supplemental budget to continue
The Alliance Supports Remote Hearings to Move Forward Hundreds of Uncontested Adoptions
Together in partnership with the court and Public Counsel, the Alliance led the work necessary to cut the red tape so that hundreds of delayed,
Wolf Entertainment to Make $1M Donation to Support Alliance for Children’s Rights
The Los Angeles-based Alliance for Children’s Rights is announcing a million dollar contribution from Wolf Entertainment. Jennifer Braun, CEO of the Alliance said, “Dick Wolf and
Uplifting And Advancing Justice For Black Communities
One week ago, George Floyd was brutally suffocated at the hands of police officers sworn to protect the public. His is the most recent death
Child Welfare Leaders Address Impacts of Proposed Budget on Children and Families
The Alliance for Children’s Rights and other child welfare leaders articulated specific impacts of the May Revision on the child welfare system. Additional support to
Supporting Children With Disabilities in Accessing Special Education Services During a Time of Crisis
During the first week of April, the Alliance for Children’s Rights and other statewide partners communicated concerns with congressional leadership about the significant impact of extended school
Legislative Action Necessary to Protect Children in Foster Care
Our Alliance-led coalition continued its state advocacy, requesting action to address impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic recognizing that it may be many more months before
Governor Newsom Announces $42 Million to Protect Foster Youth and Families Impacted by COVID-19
On April 13th, Governor Gavin Newsom announced new investments aimed at protecting at-risk and children in foster care who are impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. The
