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Meeting the Moment: A Guide to Defending Civil Rights in Our Schools

This guide highlights successful strategies and key resources for local advocates seeking to defeat censorship attacks and preserve civil rights and...
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Reports

Interview Survey of Adolescents in Foster Care in Los Angeles County Regarding Sexual and Reproductive Health Communication and Access to Resources

NCYL’s comprehensive study sheds light on the implementation of California’s Foster Youth Sexual Health Education Act, passed in 2017.

Minor Consent for Mental Health Care — Implementing Assembly Bill 665

AB 665 was signed into law by Governor Newsom and will go into effect on July 1, 2024, amending Family Code section 6924. This FAQ will cover...
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Educational Advocacy for Unaccompanied Immigrant Youth in California

This toolkit provides a summary of the laws and policies available to advocate for unaccompanied migrant children’s meaningful access to education.
Factsheets

FAQ: Using the Caregiver Affidavit as a Non-Relative or Relative “Sponsor” of Unaccompanied Immigrant Youth

To learn more about educational advocacy for unaccompanied immigrant youth in California, please see our complete Toolkit here.
Factsheets

Fact Sheet: English Language Assessment for Unaccompanied Immigrant Children in California Schools

To learn more about educational advocacy for unaccompanied immigrant youth in California, please see our complete Toolkit here.
Factsheets

Fact Sheet: Using the California Caregiver Affidavit for Unaccompanied Immigrant Children Recently Released from ORR Custody

To learn more about educational advocacy for unaccompanied immigrant youth in California, please see our complete Toolkit here.