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Civil Rights Lawsuit Filed Against State and County on Behalf of Transition Age Youth for Failure to Provide Stable Housing
On behalf of six transition age (ages 16-21) youth in foster care in Los Angeles County, Public Counsel, Alliance for Children’s Rights, Children’s Rights, and

Civil Rights Lawsuit Filed Against State and County on Behalf of Transition Age Youth for Failure to Provide Stable Housing
On behalf of six transition age (ages 16-21) youth in foster care in Los Angeles County, Public Counsel, Alliance for Children’s Rights, Children’s Rights, and

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

National Adoption Day Continues in LA—Virtually!
Uniting 150 children with their forever families. We are so proud and profoundly grateful to have, even amidst an incredibly challenging year, pushed forward in

Alliance Demands Immediate Support for LAUSD Students with Disabilities and Special Needs
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone, but it has disproportionately impacted the 80,000+ students with special needs and disabilities in the Los Angeles Unified School District, virtually

Governor Signs AB 1979 to Improve Housing Stability for Youth in Extended Foster Care
Today, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1979—which supports youth participating in Extended Foster Care (EFC) by addressing housing stability and availability. The law, proudly co-sponsored