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National Center for Youth Law NCYL is a national advocacy nonprofit pursuing game-changing solutions that shift power to young people and improve the systems that impact their lives.

Through innovative research, community collaboration, impact litigation, and policy advocacy, the National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) pursues game-changing solutions that shift power to youth and improve the systems that impact on their lives. We fight on behalf of and with children and young people to transform education, health, immigration, foster care, and youth justice systems, and more.

Every student deserves the stability and support they need to succeed in school.For students in foster care, changes in ...
10/19/2026

Every student deserves the stability and support they need to succeed in school.

For students in foster care, changes in placement and other disruptions can create additional barriers to educational opportunity.

On Oct. 22, join NCYL for a conversation about strategies to strengthen school stability, improve support, and help ensure students in foster care have meaningful opportunities to thrive in school.

Register for the free webinar: https://action.youthlaw.org/a/fostercarestudents

Every young person deserves a trusted adult they can turn to with questions about growing up, relationships, and their c...
10/16/2026

Every young person deserves a trusted adult they can turn to with questions about growing up, relationships, and their changing bodies.

But what happens when you didn't have that support yourself?

For , Tamar Sebesta, a former foster youth and youth advocate, shares how navigating these conversations with her son helped her redefine trust, build connection, and create the supportive environment she wished she'd had growing up.

Read NCYL's latest blog post: https://medium.com/ncyl-news/when-why-gets-complicated-64995753159a

10/16/2026

What does it take to create greater educational stability for students in foster care?

Join us Oct. 22 at 12 p.m. PT for Supporting Educational Success for Students in Foster Care, the fifth conversation in our Back to School, But Not Back to Normal webinar series.

We’ll discuss strategies advocates, educators, and communities can use to strengthen support, reduce barriers, and improve educational opportunities for students in foster care.

Save your spot: https://action.youthlaw.org/a/fostercarestudents

School stability can make a critical difference for students in foster care.Join NCYL on Thursday, Oct. 22 for Session 5...
10/15/2026

School stability can make a critical difference for students in foster care.
Join NCYL on Thursday, Oct. 22 for Session 5 of our Back to School, But Not Back to Normal education civil rights webinar series.

We’ll explore strategies for improving school stability, strengthening support, and expanding educational opportunities for students in foster care.

📅 Oct. 22
⏰ 12–1 p.m. PT
💻 Free + virtual

Register: https://action.youthlaw.org/a/fostercarestudents

Mental health support shouldn't end when a young person leaves juvenile detention.Community-based organizations play a c...
10/14/2026

Mental health support shouldn't end when a young person leaves juvenile detention.
Community-based organizations play a critical role in helping young people access care, build trusting relationships, and successfully return to their communities.

In a new NCYL blog, Youth Justice Intern Ciara Soraghan explores why continued mental health care and community connections matter more than punishment and surveillance.

Read NCYL's latest blog post: https://medium.com/ncyl-news/why-continuing-mental-health-care-after-juvenile-detention-matters-673369c03bf1

Federal protections are critical, but states don’t have to wait to protect students’ civil rights.What can advocates, po...
10/13/2026

Federal protections are critical, but states don’t have to wait to protect students’ civil rights.

What can advocates, policymakers, and communities do right now?
Join us Oct. 15 at 12 p.m. PT for Filling the Federal Void: How States Can Step Up to Protect Students’ Rights.

We’ll focus on practical strategies that can help communities strengthen protections for students and turn advocacy into action.

Save your spot: https://action.youthlaw.org/a/fillingthefederalvoid

Protecting students’ civil rights doesn’t stop at the federal level.States and communities have the power to act. On Oct...
10/09/2026

Protecting students’ civil rights doesn’t stop at the federal level.

States and communities have the power to act. On Oct. 15, join NCYL for a conversation about the steps state leaders, advocates, and policymakers can take now to help fill gaps in federal protections and safeguard students’ rights.

This is Session 4 of our six-part Back to School, But Not Back to Normal education civil rights webinar series.

Register for the free webinar: https://action.youthlaw.org/a/fillingthefederalvoid

When federal protections fall short, states can step up.Join NCYL on Thursday, Oct. 15 for Session 4 of our Back to Scho...
10/08/2026

When federal protections fall short, states can step up.

Join NCYL on Thursday, Oct. 15 for Session 4 of our Back to School, But Not Back to Normal education civil rights webinar series.

We’ll explore practical strategies states, advocates, policymakers, and communities can use to strengthen protections and defend students’ civil rights.

📅 Oct. 15
⏰ 12–1 p.m. PT
💻 Free + virtual

Register: https://action.youthlaw.org/a/fillingthefederalvoid

Would you know what sex-based harassment can look like?It can include sexualized deepfakes and nonconsensual image-shari...
10/08/2026

Would you know what sex-based harassment can look like?

It can include sexualized deepfakes and nonconsensual image-sharing, harassment based on sexual orientation or gender identity, gender stereotypes, misconduct by school employees, and harassment that happens online or off campus.

SSAIS and NCYL’s new toolkit uses real-life scenarios to help students recognize different forms of harassment and understand what options and support may be available to them.

Every student deserves to know their rights and where they can turn for help.

Read the toolkit: https://youthlaw.org/dearstudents/

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428 13th Street, FL 5
Oakland, CA
94612

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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