New project added to the Center's Project List:

Parent Representation

A new project for parents’ attorneys offering training, networking opportunities, and resources to improve representation and promote system reforms. Read more »

The Bar-Youth Empowerment Project

The project aims to improve outcomes for youth currently in foster care as well as young people who have aged out of care by promoting youth participation in court cases that affect them and offering access to legal counseling and representation to youth in need of specialized legal assistance. Read more »

Grandfamilies State Law and Policy Resource Center

This exciting new resource includes a database of state laws and legislation in support of grandfamilies and addresses common legal questions surrounding relative caregiving. Read more »

Featured Publications

Opening Doors for LGBTQ Youth in Foster Care: A Guide for Lawyers and Judges

By Mimi Laver and Andrea Khoury

This guide aims to increase the legal community’s awareness of LGBTQ youth in foster care and the issues they face. It provides tools for lawyers and judges to aid their advocacy and decision making on behalf of LGBTQ youth. Special attention is given to helping lawyers and judges understand the unique needs and risk factors of LGBTQ youth, forming positive attitudes and beliefs about LGBTQ youth, developing strong attorney-client relationships, and using effective advocacy strategies.