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  • COVID-19 Community Speaker Series

    COVID-19 presented our community and child welfare system with many challenges. This 12-part speaker series addresses those issues head-on, touching on important topics like child abuse, education inequity, and delays in permanency. This series is presented in partnership with community-based organizations and UCLA faculty, as part of our ongoing commitment to bridging the UCLA campus…

  • COVID-19 Community Town Halls

      In the early days of COVID-19, UCLA faculty and staff were scrambling to respond to the needs of the community. In the spirit of partnership, the town halls were launched to combine efforts and respond more efficiently to the needs of the community and our partners. Agencies, such as the LA County Department of…

  • UCLA Child Welfare Summer Academy 2020

    COVID-19 disrupted the summer internship and volunteer experiences for many Bruins. In response, the UCLA Pritzker Center launched its inaugural Summer Child Welfare Academy with 160+ students participating. In this three week program, Bruins learned about the child welfare system and its many facets, including education, adoption, and policy making. If you are a UCLA…

  • Dr. Jessica Pryce: Eradicating Racism and Bias in Foster Care

    Launched in response to the killing of George Floyd and many other Black Americans, this 3-part lecture series addressed systemic racism and the issues giving rise to the disproportionate number of Black children in foster care. This series was hosted in partnership with Children's Law Center of California & the LA County Department of Children…

  • Child Welfare Summer Seminar Series

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    Curious about child welfare and related topics? Join us for our free summer seminars to learn more alongside other Bruins and get to know the UCLA Pritzker Center. July 29, 1-2pm PT Housing: Brenda Tully, PhD Explore issues concerning housing for families and youth involved with the child welfare system. August 5, 1-2pm PT Policy…

  • Strengthening Support Networks for LGBTQ+ Youth

    In celebration of Pride month, we held a transformative talk dedicated to enhancing support systems for LGBTQ+ youth. The talk brought together campus and community leaders who explored effective strategies and shared resources aimed at fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment for young people. Whether you are a professional working with youth or a community member…

  • Standing With Families, Defending Immigrant Rights: A Conversation On Support, Safety and Resources

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    In light of increased immigration enforcement in Los Angeles, this panel will explore how to support immigrant families, with a focus on child well-being. Panelists will share practical strategies for speaking to children about immigration raids, developing family preparedness plans in the event of detention or deportation, and supporting families as they navigate the back-to-school…

  • Safe and Supported: Harm Reduction and Pathways Toward Hope Amid Policy Change for LGBTQ+ Youth in Foster Care

    This year’s conversation, Safe and Supported: Harm Reduction and Pathways Toward Hope Amid Policy Change for LGBTQ+ Youth in Foster Care, will bring together researchers, advocates, practitioners, and community leaders to explore how systems can better support the safety, wellbeing, and belonging of LGBTQ+ youth and families. The discussion will highlight recent policy changes and pathways…