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- EIN 94-1715280
- 832 Folsom St Ste 700 San Francisco CA 94107-1142 USA
- www.ylc.org
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Causes: Civil Rights, Crime & Law, Domestic Violence, Legal Services, Protection Against Abuse, Public Interest Law
Mission: The Youth Law Center (YLC) is a public interest law firm that works to protect children in the nation''s foster care and justice systems from abuse and neglect, and to ensure that they receive the necessary support and services to become healthy and productive adults.
Programs: Children in foster care and juvenile institutions are often abused and neglected by systems designed to serve them. YLC advocates for them and works to see that their caretakers understand and respect their rights. YLC provides legal education, advice, counsel, legal representation, and general assistance in the reform of the laws regarding the rights of minors.