National Center for Youth Law

✨The transformative power of survivor-led advocacy✨ María Contreras' poignant blog post reflects on how California’s CSEC Action Team Advisory creates new spaces for honest conversations that lead to real, lasting change. https://buff.ly/4euuWTC

“These are some conversations we wish we had earlier.” Our groundbreaking Self Taught podcast, featured in the Washington Post, is all about young people sharing their wisdom with teens still in foster care across the country. https://buff.ly/3Yjs2vp

California’s AB 665 takes effect this month, coinciding with the start of Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. This groundbreaking law addresses the youth mental health crisis by ensuring equitable access to care for all young people. Check out our blog post to learn more: https://buff.ly/4cDueC3

We're #hiring a new 2025 Legal Fellow – Justice & Equity Team in United States. Apply today or share this post with your network.

We're #hiring a new 2025 Legal Fellow – Immigration Team in United States. Apply today or share this post with your network.

We're #hiring a new 2025 Legal Fellow – Child Welfare Team in United States. Apply today or share this post with your network.

Join us in supporting foster youth education! Our new report with The Foster Youth Pre-College Collective, “Destination Graduation,” offers insights into how we can bridge gaps and ensure all students have the resources they need to reach their goals. Read more: https://tfypc.org

This year, Minnesota passed a groundbreaking pilot program, championed by the National Center for Youth Law and local advocates, that removes financial burdens from young people and focuses on restorative justice. By allowing youth to make amends through community-based programs, this program is a major step forward in creating a more just and compassionate justice system. Read more about this transformative program and our collaborative efforts to make it a reality: https://buff.ly/462xG6J

We're #hiring a new 2025 Legal Fellow – Education/Legal Advocacy Teams in United States. Apply today or share this post with your network.

📅 Educators, mental health professionals, and community leaders – mark your calendars! Join us on July 25 for a crucial webinar on implementing California's AB 665 and AB 816. Learn how these new laws will help expand access to mental health and substance use treatment for young people. Don't miss this opportunity to empower your community with essential knowledge. Register now: https://buff.ly/4bAHxSC