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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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NCYL and co-counsel file amicus brief in support of legal representation for unaccompanied children

April 10, 2025
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Students, additional parents join lawsuit challenging Department of Education's abandoning of civil rights investigations

April 10, 2025
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With education equity under assault from Trump, new online tool shows how states can close opportunity gaps for students

April 8, 2025
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National Center for Youth Law welcomes four new board members, new board president

March 21, 2025
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National Center for Youth Law Announces New Senior Leadership Team

March 14, 2025
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Lawsuit Challenges Department of Education's Abdication of Responsibility in Processing Civil Rights Investigations

March 14, 2025
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National Center for Youth Law Condemns Federal Government’s Decision to Drop Sex Abuse Lawsuit Against Immigrant Child Shelter

March 12, 2025
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Education civil rights advocates call on state leaders to expand vital protections for students

March 11, 2025