Marie Yeager
press@jlc.org
717-817-3333
February 14, 2012
Gov. Corbett's 'Fostering Connections' Proposal Can Benefit Pennsylvania's Foster Youth and Taxpayers
Pennsylvania can provide stronger support to older foster youth, encourage adoption and save money by implementing common-sense changes to its foster care policies, according to a new report issued by Juvenile Law Center and Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children.
January 12, 2012
Newly Announced Pennsylvania Juvenile Court Rules Are Major Advancement To Protect Youths' Legal Rights
Pennsylvania Supreme Court takes action to require that juveniles have legal representation in juvenile delinquency proceedings
December 16, 2011
Juvenile Law Center Announces Partial Settlement in Luzerne County Juvenile Litigation
A partial settlement for over $17 million has been reached in the Luzerne County juvenile-court civil litigation
February 16, 2012
Advocates, experts blast welfare drug testing bill at hearing
This article references Juvenile Law Center's opposition to HB 668, which would require people who receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) to submit to a drug test.
February 14, 2012
Governor seeking to benefit foster youth and taxpayers
Examiner.com covers our new report, issued with Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children: "Maximizing 'Fostering Connections' To Benefit Pennsylvania Youth."
January 07, 2012
Child-on-child sex abuse poses complex challenges
Lourdes Rosado
Associate Director Lourdes Rosado advocates on behalf of children in the foster care and justice systems. She is a recognized leader in juvenile law and specializes in diversion and mental health and juvenile justice issues, as well as issues surrounding the Luzerne County "kids-for-cash" scandal.
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