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More than 230 young people are adopted on National Adoption Day in Los Angeles
This past weekend, the Alliance celebrated a joyous start to the holiday season. Thanks to our partnership with the court, DCFS, Public Counsel, and our
More than 230 young people are adopted on National Adoption Day in Los Angeles
This past weekend, the Alliance celebrated a joyous start to the holiday season. Thanks to our partnership with the court, DCFS, Public Counsel, and our
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
Identifying the Needs of Caregivers and Children During Distance Learning
The Alliance for Children’s Rights recently surveyed caregivers and service providers on the needs of caregivers and students during the ongoing school closures. Over 200
GAO Report Highlights Needs of Relative Caregivers
The Government Accountability Office recently issued a new report, Child Welfare and Aging Programs: HHS Could Enhance Support for Grandparents and Other Relative Caregivers, to
The Census counts. So do you.
Historically, many marginalized groups have been drastically undercounted in the Census—including large populations of children and families in foster care who depend heavily on the
LA County to Identify Funding to Continue Offering Young People Work Experience
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion directing county departments to identify up to $20.7 million in the supplemental budget to continue
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
