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2022 National Adoption Day
This past Saturday, hundreds of families across the country finalized adoptions from foster care. “Young people of all ages want and need the love, support,

2022 National Adoption Day
This past Saturday, hundreds of families across the country finalized adoptions from foster care. “Young people of all ages want and need the love, support,

Alliance for Children’s Rights Responds to Texas Gender-Affirming Care Ban
On Tuesday, February 22, 2022, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an order that the Texas child welfare agency must investigate reports of “gender-transitioning procedures” as

Our October 2021 Policy Victories
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

Our Comprehensive Best Practices Guide for Educating Youth in 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

A Blueprint for Reform: The Path to Racial Equity in Child Welfare Report
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

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

Standing with AAPI Communities
The surge in anti-Asian attacks since the start of the pandemic has bred new levels of fear and toxicity in our country. The Alliance for

The Path to Racial Equity in Child Welfare: Valuing Family and Community
The child welfare system is intended to be one of the final social safety nets to support children and families in crisis. However, despite the

Our Findings: School Stability for CA’s Youth in Foster Care
California has been a leader in recognizing the importance of school stability for youth in foster care since 2004. As new federal legislation offered a

Suit Filed Against LAUSD on Behalf of Students with Special Needs
School closures have disrupted education for all of our children. But for vulnerable students with special needs, distance learning is impossible—resulting in learning loss, emotional