National Center for Youth Law

"¿Me ves? (Do you see me?) The womb. It is the only value placed on me, as a Latinx foster youth. Often it's 'do you have kids?' not 'what are your passions?' My mother would be ashamed to know I have had an abortion. I wish she could've seen me as a person and not just a woman." Brandy, age 26, uses art to express her emotions and reflect her lived experience. Through NCYL’s Reproductive Health Equity Project for Foster Youth (RHEP), her voice makes transformative impact as she advocates for reproductive rights and access to affirming and safe care that centers young people. Make your impact today! Give Now. youthlaw.org/hearme #HearMe #AmplifyYouthVoices #NationalCenterforYouthLaw #ChildrensRights #YouthJustice

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Migrant children continue to be denied basic rights and detained in harmful conditions by Customs and Border Protection, despite the agency agreeing 2 years ago to implement several vital reforms. NCYL’s federal filing today, alongside Children's Rights and the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law, aims to extend that 2022 settlement & stop CBP from escaping accountability. CBP has a long history of violating the terms of its 2022 agreement. These include separating youth from their families, denying youth access to phones and counsel, and employing insufficient medical practices that leave children unsafe. "I don't see the sun," one youth told us, describing the distressing environment. "Without the 2022 Settlement in place, including independent monitoring, we have no reason to believe CBP will solve issues like unnecessarily separating children from their families," said NCYL Sr. Immigration Attorney Mishan Wroe. "When the government decides to detain children in border facilities, it has an obligation to limit the lasting harm detention conditions can cause.” Read our full statement here: https://lnkd.in/giXhXs8S

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Are you listening? “We should be able to ask for what we need without feeling judged or shamed.” Brandy, age 26 Now is the time to take action and show children across the country that we are listening! Hear their needs. Hear their dreams. Hear their voices. Make a year-end gift to support NCYL in advocating for the rights and well-being of children and youth. Now through December 31, all donations will be matched dollar for dollar. Make your impact today! Give Now. youthlaw.org/hearme #HearMe #AmplifyYouthVoices #NationalCenterforYouthLaw #ChildrensRights #YouthJustice

California youth on Medi-Cal can now consent to mental health services like their privately-insured peers, thanks to AB 665. Learn more about this important change with a new factsheet, developed alongside Youth Leadership Institute and The Children’s Partnership, and share with young ppl in your life: https://lnkd.in/gE4R4t35

Are you listening? We invite you to tune in to “Self Taught,” a groundbreaking podcast created by and for foster youth! Join the incredible hosts and hear unfiltered conversations about sex, health, and life as they share stories that resonate deeply with young people navigating similar journeys. “Your story is heard. You are important.” Tamar, age 23, podcast host. Tune in and join this powerful community! 🎧 Listen now! https://lnkd.in/givXjihC Make your impact today! Give Now. youthlaw.org/hearme #SelfTaughtPodcast #FosterYouth #Empowerment #ReproductiveHealth #YourStoryMatters #HearMe #AmplifyYouthVoices #NationalCenterforYouthLaw