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Our Strategic Plan
The Alliance for Children’s Rights is pleased to present its Strategic Plan for the years 2024/25—2028/29. Over the past year, the Alliance has come together
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Our Strategic Plan
The Alliance for Children’s Rights is pleased to present its Strategic Plan for the years 2024/25—2028/29. Over the past year, the Alliance has come together
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30 Years of Impact
Since 1992, the Alliance has changed the lives of more than 150,000 young children, teens, and families. This year, we proudly celebrate 30 years of
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The Zepedas’ Story: How A Law Change Built their Future with Selena
Alliance co-sponsored Senate Bill 354 gives hope to caregivers unfairly characterized by past criminal convictions. “Every month, we thought ‘is this going to be the
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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