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Strengths Building Funding Survey Report
The Alliance for Children’s Rights conducted a survey to gather input on a proposed foster care rate structure change in California. The survey focused on
Strengths Building Funding Survey Report
The Alliance for Children’s Rights conducted a survey to gather input on a proposed foster care rate structure change in California. The survey focused on
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
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