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California's AB 665: Equitable access to mental health services

Rachel Velcoff Hults, Director of Health at the National Center for Youth Law, discusses how California's AB 665 can improve mental health outcomes
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Restoring Critical Protections for Unaccompanied Children

Understanding the Importance of State Licensing for Children in Federal Immigration Custody
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Understanding Alternative Schools Run by California’s 5 Largest County Offices of Education

Increasing Transparency & Accountability Can Help Students Receive the K-12 Education They Deserve

How to Support Youth Impacted by Commercial Sexual Exploitation During Testimony

Find Guidance & Resources for Youth & Adults in the Victim Witness Testimony Protocol
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Ensuring California Youth in Foster Care Receive Gender Affirming and Reproductive Health Care

February 2023 All youth deserve the right to healthy relationships, healthy sexual development, and bodily autonomy to ensure they can lead thriving...

A Guide to Implementing & Evaluating Services for Youth Experiencing Commercial Sexual Exploitation

Supporting the holistic needs of children and youth experiencing commercial sexual exploitation requires thoughtful collaboration and assessment among...
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A Young Person's Guide to Accessing Affordable Mental Health Services Under Medi-Cal

Para ver esta guia en español, haz clic aquí This practical guide provides young people in California information and resources on getting mental...