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Updated: April 1, 2022

Tonisha Smith v. Alameda County

Filing Date2021-08-01
Case JurisdictionState Trial Courts
CourtSuperior Court of California County of Alameda
Case TypeDirect Representation
LocationCalifornia
Status: Active

Under California law, every youth in foster care is entitled to a safe place to live at all times. With partners Youth Law Center and Morgan Lewis LLP, National Center for Youth Law has filed a complaint against Alameda County and its Social Service Agency on behalf of a youth in extended foster care who experienced more than two weeks of homelessness because the agency failed to provide her with a place to live.

Case Files

Files
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Date of Filing
First Amended ComplaintTitle of FilingFirst Amended Complaint
Plaintiffs
April 23, 2021