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Senate Bill 439 (2018) Implementation Guide
Under SB 439, counties must develop a process for determining the least restrictive responses that may be used instead of or in addition to the release of the child to their parent, guardian, or caregiver.
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Strengthening Child Welfare Practice for Immigrant Children & Families: A Toolkit for Child Welfare Professionals in California
Immigrant children and families in the child welfare system face unique barriers to permanency and well-being. In some cases, their involvement in the child welfare system also presents distinct opportunities for seeking lawful immigration status.
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Antelope Valley Community Resource Guide
The National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) has compiled a Community Resource Guide of available programming and services for young people in the Antelope Valley region of Los Angeles County.
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Santa Clara Community Resource Guide
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The Flores Settlement Agreement & Unaccompanied Children in Federal Custody
This briefing document is focused on issues relating to unaccompanied children in federal immigration custody. The Flores Settlement Agreement also applies to accompanied children in federal custody, who are not discussed in this document.
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Primer for Juvenile Court Judges: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Judicial Decision-Making for Newcomer Immigrant Youth in Juvenile Justice Proceedings
This primer and accompanying benchcard for juvenile court judges presents a trauma-informed approach to judicial decision-making for newcomer immigrant youth in juvenile justice proceedings.
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Commercially Sexually Exploited Girls and Young Women Involved in Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice in Los Angeles County: An Exploration and Evaluation of Placement Experiences and Services Received
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Crisis on the Coast: The Bay Coastal Foster Youth and Homeless Student Populations
This report produced in partnership with Pivot Learning highlights the impact homelessness has on students in Monterey County and the efforts our two organizations are making to address these academic challenges.
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