Alliance for Children's Rights

Our "Supporting Their Journey" policy summit brought together diverse voices to address racial disparities faced by transition age youth in foster care. We explored solutions and discussed our new report with recommendations for change. Learn more and get involved! [Link in Bio]

Join our VP of Public Policy, Adrienne Shilton, and a distinguished panel of experts for the "2024 Child Welfare Bills and Budget Actions: Legislative Session Review", presented by The Alliance for Children's Rights. This session will provide an overview of major child welfare budget allocations and bills signed into law during the 2024 legislative cycle. Panelists will discuss the impact on the recruitment and retention of foster caregivers, the services and supports available to families and youth in the child welfare system, and much more. Don't miss this opportunity to stay informed! Wednesday, October 30 10 A.M. - 12 P.M. Register Here - https://lnkd.in/gtiKexFH

🎉 Huge win for foster youth! Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2830, sponsored by the Alliance for Children’s Rights! This important legislation simplifies the Resource Family Approval (RFA) process for relatives to become caregivers, ensuring more young people in foster care can be cared for by their families and remain connected to their communities. ❤️👨👩👦 #AB2830

Check out our 2023-24 Impact Report! We protected the rights of over 5,700 children, ensuring access to stable homes, quality education, and vital resources. We also expanded our services, advocated for change, and helped open pathways to careers and essential healthcare. Together, we're building a brighter future ⭐ https://lnkd.in/g_HeVb4i

Thank you, Rebecca Ellis, for shining a light on the housing crisis facing transition age youth in foster care! Public Counsel is proud to represent seven young people who are suing LA County and the State of California for failing to provide the safe housing and mental health services that young people in foster care are legally entitled to receive. Recently, a Judge ruled in our favor, affirming that the government’s responsibility to provide care and shelter to youth in foster care doesn’t end when they turn 18. The court held that transition age youth in foster care have a constitutional right to shelter, which includes emergency housing options. In addition, the court affirmed that youth with disabilities have the right to access services and placement free from discrimination on the basis of their disability. Together with our co-counsel Children's Rights; Alliance for Children's Rights; and Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP we are committed to ensuring that every young person aging out of the foster system has the support and services they need. https://lnkd.in/eMeQrNDp

Munger, Tolles & Olson, along with Public Counsel, Alliance for Children's Rights and Children's Rights, successfully defeated a motion to dismiss a civil rights lawsuit alleging Los Angeles County and the State of California failed to provide transition age youth (ages 16-21) in foster care with the housing and services to which they are legally entitled. The MTO team includes William Temko, Grant Davis-Denny, Jimmy Biblarz and Peter Gratzinger. #MTO #ProBono #PublicCounsel #AllianceforChildrensRights #ChildrensRights

Thank you Senator Mike McGuire, Speaker Robert Rivas, Scott Wiener, Jesse Gabriel, Assembly Member Corey Jackson, Caroline Menjivar, and Budget Sub 2 & Sub 3 members for rejecting the elimination of the Family Urgent Response System in the Joint Legislative Budget Plan. Your leadership ensures the #CABudget meets the needs of foster youth! #ProtectFURS

As we near the end of #FosterCareAwarenessMonth, we are excited to share the Alliance's path forward and our Strategic Plan for 2024/25—2028/29. In the past year, we have joined together as an Alliance to understand the progress our organization has made over the past three decades, the unique strengths that position us to have an even greater impact today, and how we can develop to meet the current and emerging needs of young people and families as we work to create justice and opportunity for our clients and community. Explore Our Strategic Plan: https://lnkd.in/gCKndrB4

We are excited to introduce our first class of summer 2024 interns! These talented individuals are ready to make an impact and grow with us over the coming months. If you're interested in learning more about our internship opportunities and how you can join our team, check out the link in our bio. Welcome, interns!

“It’s important to find your found family. In community, you build together through collaboration and inspire those around you to continue to build.” — Ka-Leah, LAOYC Young Leader #FosterCareAwarenessMonth