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Mission

At the National Center for Youth Law, we Center Youth through impact litigation, policy advocacy, collaboration, and research that fundamentally transforms our nation's approach to education, health, immigration, foster care, and youth justice.

   
   

 

News and Resources

Read about the latest cases, policies, guides, and events our team is working on with youth to transform public systems and strengthen our communities.

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Ending the illegal collection of fees and fines in the juvenile court system

Learn how our settlement with California's Riverside County ends the collection of juvenile detention fees and how families and youth are eligible for cash reimbursements.
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Increasing Accountability in Schools to Better meet the needs of Students with Disabilities

Learn how our settlement with Sacramento City Unified School District will help ensure all students have equal access to a quality education.
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Ensuring Equal Access to Vital Mental Health Services

Learn how California’s AB 665 aims to ensure every youth has equitable access to the mental health services they want and need, regardless of income.
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Kicking off our Bill Grimm Summer Seminar Series

Join us to hear keynote speaker Atasi Uppal, a National Center for Youth Law alumna, at our annual Summer kickoff event.
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RESTORING CRITICAL PROTECTIONS FOR UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN

Read our new report about the dangers of continued reliance on unlicensed facilities and recommendations to restore the protections of state licensing.
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ENSURING BODILY AUTONOMY FOR CALIFORNIA YOUTH

Read our Q&A on why gender affirming and reproductive health care are guaranteed for California youth in foster care — regardless of the Dobbs decision.

Where We Focus

We advocate and provide direct service with youth in a range of areas that impact their lives and communities. Learn about our work and the most important issues facing youth.

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Health

Immigration

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Youth Justice

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