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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
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
Kinship Families At the State Capitol
The Alliance lobbied successfully for emergency funding from the moment of placement–an issue that disproportionately affects relative caregivers. Caregivers–including grandmothers and grandfathers, uncles and aunts,
Get to Know CEO Jen Braun
Alliance CEO Jen Braun keeps the radio off as she begins her daily commute, driving from the mountains of Topanga Canyon down the Pacific Coast
Summer Jobs for Students in Foster Care Open Up a World of Possibility
Too many young adults “aging out” of foster care struggle to find gainful employment and lift themselves out of poverty and instability. At the Alliance,
Yennifer’s Story
I remember that my mom would tell me to be better than her and to do the things that she wasn’t able to do. I
Omar’s Adoption Story
“Knowing that you have a place to go, someone to hug, someone to check up on you – it is a great feeling.” -Omar V.
What I Witnessed at Casa Padre Detention Center
Juan Guzman traveled to Brownsville, Texas, on July 13th to gather declarations from children in detention at Casa Padre. These are his words: I arrived
Keeping Families Together Is Not Enough: On the Frontlines of the Border Crisis
As Alliance attorneys offer their time and expertise to support ongoing legal efforts at the border, we are sharing their personal perspectives. Here, Elise Weinberg,
Righting a Wrong: Response to the Border Crisis
July 11, 2018 At the Alliance for Children’s Rights, our hearts and minds, like so many of yours, remain focused on the border crisis. We are
