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California Youth Connection (CYC) is a youth-led organization. Our movement is led by young people, CYC Members, aged 14-24 who have been impacted by the foster care and juvenile justice systems. CYC is active across the great state of California, with 30 chapters and 200 members strong.

This page is for members of the press who are interested in learning more about CYC. Thank you for supporting the youth-led movement and elevating the voices of foster youth statewide.

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CYC In the News

CALIFORNIA FOSTER YOUTH RALLY AT STATE CAPITOL FOR LEGISLATIVE CHANGE

Transforming the Foster Care System: Spotlighting California Youth Connection

FOSTER YOUTH SPEAKING AT THE SAC CAPITOL TO END ENDLESS PROBATION AND EXTENDED HOUSING RIGHTS FOR ALL FOSTER YOUTH

Audit shows Alameda County department failing to protect at-risk children

What I’ve Learned as a Social Worker: Improving Child Welfare Begins with Caregivers

NEW CALIFORNIA LEGISLATION AIMS TO PLACE MORE FOSTER CHILDREN WITH RELATIVES

California’s Juvenile Probation Reforms Last Year Left Out Foster Youth. A New Bill Aims to Change That.

EYED BY THE NATION, CALIFORNIA PLAN WILL NEARLY TRIPLE STATE SPENDING ON FOSTER YOUTH AND THEIR CAREGIVERS

CALIFORNIA YOUTH CONNECTION TURNS 30: THREE DECADES OF FOSTER YOUTH LEADING THE WAY

No More Missed Goodbyes: Promoting Greater Placement Stability for California Foster Youth

Press Releases

Foster Youth Lead Powerful Panel for Foster Care Awareness Month

Foster Care Advocacy Group Heads to Sacramento, Organizes Rally, for Day at the Capitol 2026

Governor Newsom Signs Assemblymember Solache’s AB 562 to Increase Family Placements for Foster Youth

Non-Profit Organization California Youth Connection Appoints New Executive Director and CEO Carolyn Reyes

Non-Profit Organization California Youth Connection to Host 5K Event at Lake Murray

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