CHILD SUPPORT AWARENESS MONTH: A CALL FOR REFORM
As we recognize child support awareness this month, we must also recognize the need for reform. Currently, the policy’s around child...
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CYS Communications Team
Aug 21, 20232 min read
CALL TO ACTION
"Nearly $100 million in state funding that’s supposed to be spent on programs to keep Los Angeles County kids out of trouble with the law...
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CYS Communications Team
Aug 17, 20232 min read
GET TO KNOW OUR GUEST SPEAKERS
We are honored to host Ms. JaMaiia M. Bond and Chief Martin Sissac at our next webinar, "Stronger Schools Through Restorative Justice" on...
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CYS Communications Team
Aug 8, 20231 min read
Equity Protections for Youth in Foster Care
Hear from CYS Executive Director, Jessica Ellis, about the inequities youth in foster care face.
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CYS Communications Team
Jul 14, 20232 min read
Parents Need Love
Parents' Day falls on the 4th Sunday in July. The role of a parent (or caregiver) – whether an uncle, grandmother, or adoptive—is very...
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CYS Communications Team
Jun 19, 20232 min read
JUNETEENTH 2023
June 19th marks Juneteenth (also known as “Jubilee Day”, “Freedom Day”, and “Black Independence Day”), a national holiday that...
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CYS Communications Team
Jun 1, 20231 min read
"Safer Communities Through Restorative Justice"
If you missed this webinar on May 31st, you can watch it here. Speakers : Jessica Ellis, CYS Executive Director Pat Parker, CYS Lead...
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CYS Communications Team
May 26, 20232 min read
NATIONAL FOSTER CARE MONTH
Youth in foster care are the most vulnerable kids in our society. Here in Los Angeles County, there are more than 33,000 youth in foster...
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CYS Communications Team
May 26, 20232 min read
CALIFORNIA SHUTS DOWN TWO JUVENILES HALLS -- BOTH DEEMED "UNSUITABLE"
The Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) has officially deemed two Los Angeles County juvenile halls “unsuitable for housing...
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CYS Communications Team
Apr 25, 20231 min read
JOIN US IN RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF APRIL 23-29 AS NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK
Through restorative justice, survivors of harm are given a voice. Through meaningful mediation, survivors of harm are able to heal and...
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CYS Communications Team
Apr 24, 20231 min read
HAPPY NATIONAL VOLUNTEER MONTH!
In the spirit of National Volunteer Month, we would like to both thank the dedicated volunteers that make our work at CYS possible, as...
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CYS Communications Team
Apr 24, 20231 min read
UNDIAGNOSED EYESIGHT ISSUES + THEIR EFFECTS IN THE CLASSROOM
April 7th was World Health Day. Both the physical and mental health of our youth is so important. Read on to learn about one...
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CYS Communications Team
Apr 6, 20231 min read
Support Assembly Bill 60
CYS, along with the California Restorative Justice Policy Coalition, is proud to be co-sponsoring Assembly Bill 60 with Assembly Member...
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CYS Communications Team
Mar 27, 20231 min read
CYS Presents: Safer Communities Through Restorative Justice
It isn't too late to join in on "CYS Presents: Safer Communities Through Restorative Justice", hosted by our Executive Director, Jessica...
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CYS Communications Team
Mar 22, 20231 min read
Girls are Capable of Anything
Unlike the Juvenile Justice System, Restorative Justice works to empower rather than combat. Restorative Justice practices take the time...
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CYS Communications Team
Mar 22, 20231 min read
Ending Incarceration for Girls
Did you know? There are just 53 girls and gender-expansive youth locked up in girls’ units in LA County?[1] That’s 53 out of over 2...
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CYS Communications Team
Feb 28, 20231 min read
Giving Harmed Parties a Voice
CYS is proud to join Assembly Member Isaac Bryan and the California Restorative Justice Policy Coalition as co-sponsors of Assembly Bill...
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CYS Communications Team
Nov 28, 20222 min read
CYS Success Story
Two 12-year old boys who attend the same middle school, were playing after school. One was arrested...
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CYS Communications Team
Nov 28, 20221 min read
2022 CYS Accomplishments
CYS is proud to have made the following impact on the community during 2022.
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CYS Communications Team
Nov 3, 20221 min read
The Holiday Season: Give to Extend
This year, CYS was honored with a feature in The Giving List book, profiling innovative and highly impactful LA-area non-profits.
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