Latest News
Sacramento Bee Op Ed: Dependency Funding Falls Between Cracks
“Last week, 50 local chief judges sent a letter to Brown and legislators seeking – actually begging – for this relatively tiny appropriation.” Read the full op-ed article about the need for adequate dependency funding here.
Every Donation through East Bay Gives Matched!
Many thanks to long time EBCLO supporters who will match every donation made to EBCLO through East Bay Gives up to $22,500! What is East Bay Gives? It’s a 24-hour-online giving blitz celebrating the generosity of the Bay Area. It takes place May 4th, but if you’ll be...
EBCLO on East Bay Times Front Page
Great article covering EBCLO’s budget cuts was on the front page of the East Bay Times yesterday. To read the article and see the video visit: http://www.eastbaytimes.com/2017/03/13/attorneys-more-funding-needed-to-help-east-bay-foster-youths/
Daily Journal Covers State Budget Issue
The following is an article published in the Daily Journal on January 12, 2017. Dependency lawyers bemoan governor’s refusal to boost budget Dependency attorneys say they are overburdened By L.J. Williamson When a budget increase for dependency counsel funding was...
Andrus Family Fund Awards $25,000 to EBCLO
EBCLO’s Community-based Advocacy for Resources and Education (C.A.R.E.) program was awarded a $25,000 grant from the Andrus Family Fund this week. The grant will help the East Bay Children’s Law Offices implement programming which protects the rights of foster youth...
Get Involved
Learn about the different ways to engage in EBCLO’s work.
Donate
Support EBCLO with a financial contribution.
Resources
Click here to learn more about EBCLO resources including Education, Know Your Rights, Mental Health Advocacy, Supporting Children Aged 0-5, and Transitional Age Youth.