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What I Witnessed at Casa Padre Detention Center

The Alliance is Always There — Jenniffer’s Story

Jenniffer, a young woman who was formerly in foster care, took the stage at our 28th Annual Dinner to share how the Alliance saved her from homelessness, supported her with parenting education—thanks to the Alliance of Moms—and provided legal advocacy to pave pathways so that she and her kids can thrive.

the COVID-19 Outbreak

Guardianship Saves a Child’s Life

In conjunction with our 2019 Annual Dinner, one caregiver shares their story about how the Alliance and one of our stellar pro bono attorneys stepped in to help her to provide safety and stability for her beloved granddaughter.

When Solidarity Counts

Kinship Families At the State Capitol

The Alliance lobbied successfully for emergency funding from the moment of placement–an issue that disproportionately affects relative caregivers. Caregivers–including grandmothers and grandfathers, uncles and aunts, and siblings–from across California joined us in Sacramento to share their stories. Senator Holly Mitchell appears in the video during a meeting in which she invited these kinship families to …

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California School Board Association Spotlight

The California School Board Association highlights an innovative partnership between the Bonita Unified School District and the Alliance for Children’s Rights to meet the needs of students in foster care. Ninety-five percent of Bonita Unified students graduate high school, but even in high performing districts like this one, students in foster care continue to struggle …

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