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   AB 458 Fact Sheet: The California Foster Care Non-Discrimination Act This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: National Center for Lesbian Rights 		  
   
   About Teen Dating Violence (Separate Website)

By: Break the Cycle 		  
   
   California Model Policy on the Civil Rights of Pregnant and Parenting Teens This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
A Resource for Pregnant & Parenting Students and Their Advocates. Includes sample letters to send to school officials.
By: California Women's Law Center 		  
   
   California Students: Public School Walk-Outs and Free Speech This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Know Your Rights
By: ACLU of Southern California
    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
   Cal-Learn Teen Parents' Program: Your Rights This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Fact Sheet
By: Legal Services of Northern California - Sacramento Office (Serves Sacramento County)   		  
   
   CalWorks and Teen Parents - Your Rights This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: Legal Services of Northern California - Sacramento Office (Serves Sacramento County)   		  
   
   Emancipation (Separate Website)
This links to the Courts' information on emancipation of minors. It contains general information and forms.
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
   Emancipation Guide This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Questions and Answers about Emancipation for Teenagers
By: Legal Services for Children, Inc. 		  
   
   Emancipation Information (Separate Website)

By: Sacramento County Public Law Library 		  
   
   Emancipation Pamphlet This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Basic information about emancipation proceedings.
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
   English/Chinese Glossary of California Department of Social Services Terms This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: California Department of Social Services
    Read this in: Chinese / 中文 		  
   
   English/Spanish Glossary of California Department of Social Services Terms This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: California Department of Social Services
    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
   English/Vietnamese Glossary of California Department of Social Services Terms This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: California Department of Social Services
    Read this in: Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt 		  
   
   Fact Sheet: Driver's Licenses and Permits This link opens in a new window. (Separate Website)

By: Law Foundation of Silicon Valley -- Legal Advocates for Children & Youth 		  
   
   Fact Sheet: Emancipation (Separate Website)

By: Law Foundation of Silicon Valley -- Legal Advocates for Children & Youth 		  
   
   Fact Sheet: Minor Marriages This link opens in a new window. (Separate Website)

By: Law Foundation of Silicon Valley -- Legal Advocates for Children & Youth 		  
   
   Fact Sheet: The "Right to Shelter" Law This link opens in a new window. (Separate Website)
The "right to shelter" law allows minors to receive residential shelter services without parental consent. This law can be used to provide a safe alternative for minors who are "on the run" from a harmful environment.
By: Law Foundation of Silicon Valley -- Legal Advocates for Children & Youth 		  
   
   Fact Sheet: The Rights of Minors This link opens in a new window. (Separate Website)

By: Law Foundation of Silicon Valley -- Legal Advocates for Children & Youth 		  
   
   Families & Children Forms and Instructions from the Office of the Courts (Separate Website)
This links to different types of court forms used in family law cases.
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
   Foster Youth Help (Separate Website)
This website is designed for foster youth. Read about your rights, health, driver's licenses, housing, court, how to file complaints, and more...
By: California Department of Social Services 		  
   
   Glossary of Legal Terms (Separate Website)
A Glossary of terms from the California Courts Self-Help Center
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
   Going to Court Without a Lawyer - Representing Yourself in Court (Separate Website)
Whatever the reason, you have the right to represent yourself, to be your own lawyer in all cases in California. It is very important that you learn about what is at stake in your case.
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
   How's Your Legal Health? (Separate Website)
Legal Health Checklist
By: The State Bar of California 		  
   
   Juvenile Court System Information from the Office of the Courts (Separate Website)
This links to the Courts' overview of the Juvenile Court system that includes information on juvenile delinquency, juvenile status offenses, and dependency court (for abuse or neglect) .
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
   Kids and The Law: an A-Z guide for parents (Separate Website)
A comprehensive guide to California laws pertaining to kids. Addresses areas such as skateboarding, graffiti, drugs, smoking and fighting.
By: The State Bar of California
    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
   Know Your Rights: Interactions With the Police This link opens in a new window. (Separate Website)

By: Law Foundation of Silicon Valley -- Legal Advocates for Children & Youth 		  
   
   Legal Document Assistants (LDAs) (Separate Website)
A Legal Document Assistant is NOT a Lawyer. By law, they cannot give you legal advice or represent you in the courts in any matter. An LDA is a professional who is authorized to prepare legal documents for a client, but only at the direction of the client.
By: California Association of Legal Document Assistants (CALDA) 		  
   
   Legal Rights and Options for Runaway Teens This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Things to know about running away from home.
By: Legal Services for Children, Inc. 		  
   
   Legal Rights of Teens in Out-Of-Home Care This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
This booklet, based on California law, covers some of the concerns of a youth in out-of-home care, including types of placements, guardianship, independent living, role of the courts, visitation, confidentiality, pregnancy, money, religion, driving, emancipation and rights and responsibilities of youth in out-of-home care, group or foster homes
By: Youth Law Center 		  
   
   Military Recruiting in Our Public Schools This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
This guide will tell you more about your rights and how you can take action in your school.
By: ACLU of Southern California 		  
   
   Minors and Healthcare This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
The Facts About Consenting to Health Care
By: Legal Services for Children, Inc. 		  
   
   Opt-Out Form for Non-Release of Student Name, Address, and Phone Number This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
The law allows students, parents, and guardians to "opt-out," which means to refuse to give a student's contact information to colleges, universities, employers, and the military.
By: ACLU of Southern California 		  
   
   Overview of the Foster Care System in California This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
You must download this fact sheet. After clicking on the above link, click on "Foster_Care_Syetem.doc"
By: Youth Law Center 		  
   
   Pledge, Patriotism, and Prayer in California Public Schools This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
A guide to the rights of students and teachers
By: ACLU of Northern California 		  
   
   Police Interrogation of a Child on a School Campus This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
You must download this fact sheet. After clicking on the above link, click on "Child_Interview_Parent_Rts.doc"
By: Youth Law Center 		  
   
   Pregnant and Parenting Students... (Separate Website)
FEDERAL Law Protects Your Right to an Equal Education
By: California Women's Law Center 		  
   
   Privacy in Education: A Guide for Parents and Adult-Age Students (Separate Website)
This guide discusses privacy-related laws in education and covers emerging issues in security and informational privacy. The issues covered here pertain to students in the K-12 grades as well as college-level records.
By: Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
   Public Law Library of Orange County (Separate Website)
Open to the public, the county law library provides legal information material and resources held in its collection for your research.
By: Council of California County Law Librarians 		  
   
   Queer and Trans Youth in California Foster Care Have Rights! This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: National Center for Lesbian Rights 		  
   
   Rights of Teen Parents in the Juvenile Justice System This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
You must download this fact sheet. After clicking on the above link, click on "Teen_Parent_Rights_in_JJ.doc"
By: Youth Law Center 		  
   
   Safety First! This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
A Survival Guide for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Youth Under 18
By: Legal Services for Children, Inc.
    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
   School Discipline: A Guide for Students and Parents This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Handbook on Suspension and Expulsion in California Public Schools.
By: ACLU of Northern California 		  
   
   Student Walkouts and Political Speech at School This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Questions and Answers
By: ACLU of Northern California
    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
   Teen Dating Violence This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
California law distinguishes between teen dating violence and adult domestic violence.
By: California Women's Law Center 		  
   
   Teens and Restraining Orders (Separate Website)
Getting a restraining order to protect yourself is not just for adults or people who are married. Many states understand that young people are experiencing abuse, and have made sure that their laws allow teens and young adults to be protected.
By: Break the Cycle 		  
   
   Teens and Welfare: Getting Help for Yourself This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: Legal Services of Northern California - Sacramento Office (Serves Sacramento County)   		  
   
   The Civil Rights of Pregnant and Parenting Teens in California Schools This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
A List of Rights Guaranteed by State and Federal Laws
By: California Women's Law Center 		  
   
   What Can A Lawyer Referral Service Do For Me? (Separate Website)

By: The State Bar of California
    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
   What Can I Do If I Have A Problem With My Lawyer? (Separate Website)

By: The State Bar of California
    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
   When and Where is Your Teen Allowed to Work? This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: United States Department of Labor
    Read this in: Chinese / 中文 , Spanish / Español 		  
   
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