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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
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
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
Broad Coalition Seeks Immediate Action from Governor to Support Children in Foster Care During Crisis
Responding to concerns raised at the local level, an Alliance for Children’s Rights-led coalition articulated immediate needs to the California Governor and state legislative leadership
When Solidarity Counts: Supporting Our Young Clients and Families in Crisis
Moments of crisis have a way of calling attention to the inequities and barriers vulnerable children, young adults, and families confront in order to access
