@YAF_Boston

The Youth Advocacy Foundation (YAF) supports programs providing legal representation and community services to court-involved youth.

 Boston
youthadvocacyfoundation.org/
Joined June 2014
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Find us on Bluesky at bsky.app/profile/youthadvfdn…
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It's Giving Tuesday! To make a difference & give hope to students in MA, you can make a tax-deductible donation here: youthadvocacyfoundation.org/… Your donation enables YAF to provide legal support, social work support, & funds for client support to our state's most vulnerable kids.
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This guidance resolves some of the recurring problems in educational stability for students in foster care in MA and has a helpful section on addressing the disparity in the discipline imposed on students in foster care. Read or download the full guidance at the link in comments.
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To read or download the full guidance, please visit: ed.gov/media/document/non-re…
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This article makes clear the importance of having a lawyer when a parent can't get what they need from their school district. Most parents who receive out-of-district settlements are able to afford lawyers and private evaluations. (1/2)
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The work of EdLaw Project and our Client Support Fund, make this possible for the clients we serve. However, there are so many more low-income families whose children are not getting the education they deserve as a right under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
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To read the full article, please visit: bostonglobe.com/2024/11/12/m…

‘I want to scream, but I can’t.’ The hidden world of special education settlements in Mass. - The...

Hundreds of Massachusetts parents of students with special needs have been forced to sign nondisclosure agreements to secure the free and appropriate education their children are legally entitled to.

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Last night, we were treated to a terrific discussion about juvenile defense between author and former New Orleans Public Defender, Josh Perry, and former Youth Advocacy Division director and YAF Founder, Josh Dohan! Read all about our evening at: youthadvocacyfoundation.org/…
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Today, we at YAF are reflecting on the range of emotions people are feeling and thinking about the future. We are reaching out with open hearts and the assurance that YAF remains steadfast in our commitment to advancing the legal and human rights of all children. (1/3)
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We commit to ensuring that every child has access to zealous legal representation, essential community-based services, and a quality education. By doing these things we seek to shut down the school-to-prison pipeline. In the face of uncertainty, we recommit to continue our work.
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We appreciate your support and invite you to join us as we move forward to provide hope to the students we support for a path to a better education and a successful life. (3/3) Discover more ways you can help at youthadvocacyfoundation.org

Youth Advocacy Foundation

The Youth Advocacy Foundation (YAF) was established in 2001. We are the non-profit arm of the Massachusetts juvenile public defender agency: the Youth Advocacy Division (YAD) of the Committee for...

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📣Extra, extra! 🗞 Our latest issue of The Advocate: A YAF and EdLaw Newsletter was just released! To read the first quarter newsletter of the new Fiscal Year 2025, check your email or visit: conta.cc/3NQHfxv
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If you're not on our email list yet and want to stay connected with YAF news and updates please join our list at: secure.lglforms.com/form.../… (We promise we don't email too often, you won't get spammed, and you can always unsubscribe at any time!)
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Join us for a conversation about Juvenile Justice, NEXT WEDNESDAY, 11/6 from 6-7:30pm! We only have a handful of tickets left! Tickets are free, but space is limited, so please reserve your spot ahead of time. Learn more and get your FREE ticket at YAFBookEvent.eventbrite.com
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YAF is celebrating pro bono week 2024! Each day, we will be highlighting firms & people volunteering their time to ensure MA children & emerging adults are able to receive an equitable education. Please read today's thank you's and stories at: conta.cc/3Uk6snB
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YAF is celebrating pro bono week 2024! Each day, we will be highlighting firms & people volunteering their time to ensure MA children & emerging adults are able to receive an equitable education. Please read today's thank you's and stories at: conta.cc/3AcUhSy
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YAF is celebrating pro bono week 2024! Each day, we will be highlighting firms & people volunteering their time to ensure MA children & emerging adults are able to receive an equitable education. Please read today's thank you's and stories at: conta.cc/48lbdmx
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YAF is celebrating pro bono week 2024! Each day, we will be highlighting firms & people volunteering their time to ensure MA children & emerging adults are able to receive an equitable education. Please read today's thank you's and stories at: conta.cc/3YgITNx
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It's Celebrate Pro Bono Week and we want to recognize and thank all of the law firm and corporate attorneys who donate their time and expertise to represent many vulnerable students and help us with our mission to shut down the school-to-prison pipeline! #celebrateprobono
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Thank you! @AndersonKreiger, @BTLawNews, Choate Hall & Stewart LLP, @FoleyHoag, @goodwinlaw, @lathamwatkins, @LibertyMutual, @massmutual, @MorganLewisLaw, @OgletreeDeakins, @proskauer, @SHBLaw
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