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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.

   
   

 

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NATION’S TOP LEGAL JUSTICE GROUP FOR KIDS, ANNOUNCES NEW LEADER

The National Center for Youth Law has chosen one of its own – and the first woman and person of color – to carry forward the organization’s mission to transform our nation’s approach to education, health, immigration, child welfare  and youth justice.

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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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Ensuring bodily autonomy for youth in California’s care

Learn about a first-of-its-kind comprehensive, state-wide report on the sexual and reproductive health outcomes for youth in foster care and our Youth Advisory Board’s recommendations for improvement.
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Transforming Schools to meet students' mental health needs

Reshape your community's campuses into supportive schools with our new toolkit and Youth Insights reports.
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ANNOUNCING OUR NEXT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The National Center for Youth Law has chosen one of its own – and the first woman and person of color – to carry forward the organization’s mission to transform our nation’s approach to education, health, immigration, child welfare and youth justice.
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CALLING FOR AN END TO DETENTION OF IMMIGRANT YOUTH

Read our statement about the 'preventable' death of an 8-year-old girl in immigration custody and why border officials must stop detaining children.
Understanding the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of LGBTQIA2S+ Youth

Developing Inclusive Services for LGBTQIA2S+ Youth

Read our new guide that aims to center youth experiences and help providers build inclusive services for survivors of commercial sexual exploitation.
How Service Providers Can Break Down Biases & Barriers to Help Boys & Young Men Thrive

Breaking Down Barriers to support boys & young men

Learn how to better support and identify males impacted by sexual exploitation — an often overlooked population — and help them recover and prosper with our new guide.

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.

Education

Foster Care

Health

Immigration

Commercial Sexual Exploitation

Youth Justice

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