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Flores Counsel Takes Action to Address the Harm Children are Experiencing at Open Air Detention Sites

Children are being denied shelter, adequate food and water, and access to medical care. National Center for Youth Law, Center for Human Rights and...
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Governor signs AB 665 into law, increasing mental health care access for low-income youth

No young person should ever be denied access to mental health care due to their income level. Thanks to California Gov. Gavin Newsom signing Assembly...
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Landmark report tracks, highlights key health outcomes for youth in foster care

New first-of-its-kind report focuses on reproductive and maternal health outcomes for young people in California's foster care system

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Trump administration moves to end settlement that protects immigrant children; Flores counsel vow to defend vital safeguards

May 22, 2025
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Advocates urge Fourth Circuit to preserve federal judicial oversight over foster system reform litigation

May 21, 2025
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NCYL launches Public Education Defense Fund to stand up for students amid Trump administration's rollback of civil rights enforcement

May 16, 2025
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New Lawsuit Challenges “Paperwork Barrier” Keeping Immigrant Children Separated from Family and Detained in Government Custody

May 8, 2025
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New guide equips advocates with tools to combat discrimination, censorship in schools

May 6, 2025
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Students, parents call on judge to immediately halt Department of Education's rollback of civil rights investigations

May 5, 2025
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NCYL, Education Civil Rights Alliance condemn recent executive orders, call on state and local leaders to stand up for students

May 2, 2025
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New study: Young parents with foster experience benefit greatly from cash assistance

April 28, 2025