Advocacy: Empowering Stability, Permanency & Hope
Advocacy
Independent Living Advocacy
Our Independent Living team conducts ongoing case reviews for teens in foster care to ensure they are connected to the resources, services, and opportunities they need to successfully transition into adulthood. By identifying gaps in support and advocating for individualized solutions, the team helps promote stability, preparedness, and positive long-term outcomes for youth aging out of care.
Permanency Specialists
Our Permanency Review Specialist works closely with youth in our cohort program and children who have remained in group care for more than 12 months. Through collaboration with community providers, child welfare professionals, and legal stakeholders, the specialist identifies and addresses barriers to permanency, helping move children toward stable, lasting family connections more quickly.
Criminal Court Project
Children who are victims of abuse often face additional trauma when involved in criminal court proceedings. Our Criminal Court Project provides advocacy and support for children with open criminal cases who may be required to testify. By helping children navigate the process and ensuring they receive compassionate support, this program works to reduce retraumatization and promote emotional well-being throughout the legal process.
Prevention & Juvenile Justice Diversion
Our Prevention Specialist works with youth ages 12 to 17 using a prevention assessment tool designed to identify factors that may place a young person at higher risk of entering the juvenile justice system. Through early intervention, connection to supportive services, and individualized advocacy, this work helps address underlying challenges and reduce the likelihood of deeper system involvement.
