Foster Youth

Barger Comments on $20M Settlement in Noah Cuatro Case 1024 499 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Barger Comments on $20M Settlement in Noah Cuatro Case

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger today reflected on the Board of Supervisors’ approval of a $20 million settlement to the grandmother and siblings of Noah Cuatro.…

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Barger and Mitchell Lead Charge to Restore Critical Funding for Homeless Youth and Prevention Programs 560 373 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Barger and Mitchell Lead Charge to Restore Critical Funding for Homeless Youth and Prevention Programs

Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and co-authored by Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell to restore nearly $9.8 million in funding…

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Barger Awards Over $500K to Together California to Keep Foster Siblings Together 1024 683 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Barger Awards Over $500K to Together California to Keep Foster Siblings Together

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger presented a check yesterday in the amount of $506,488 to Together California, a visionary child welfare organization that works to keep…

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Barger Applauds New UCLA Study’s Focus on DV Survivors and their Children’s Welfare in the Antelope Valley 1024 683 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Barger Applauds New UCLA Study’s Focus on DV Survivors and their Children’s Welfare in the Antelope Valley

Released during Domestic Violence Month, research spotlights collaboration potential between L.A. County and service partners Supervisor Kathryn Barger is applauding the recent release of a new study by UCLA Pritzker…

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L.A. County Seeks Solutions for Foster Family Agency Insurance Crisis 560 373 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

L.A. County Seeks Solutions for Foster Family Agency Insurance Crisis

The insurance coverage crisis that is sweeping across various sectors in California has found a new target: Foster Family Agencies. Last month, the Nonprofits Insurance Alliance of California (NIAC), the…

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L.A. County Board of Supervisors Boost Housing Support for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care 560 373 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

L.A. County Board of Supervisors Boost Housing Support for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care

The number of young people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County is steadily persisting, and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors are tackling the problem head on. The most…

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Foster Youth Bicycle Giveaway Brings Opportunity, Support to Pasadena City College Students Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Foster Youth Bicycle Giveaway Brings Opportunity, Support to Pasadena City College Students

The typically quiet summertime Pasadena City College (PCC) campus was buzzing with activity this morning during a special bicycle giveaway for students who are or were former foster youth.  Supervisor…

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L.A. County Picks Antelope Valley Partners for Health to Lead Community Engagement Efforts for Reimagined Challenger Memorial Youth Center 1024 576 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

L.A. County Picks Antelope Valley Partners for Health to Lead Community Engagement Efforts for Reimagined Challenger Memorial Youth Center

After wrapping up a six-month long competitive bidding process, Los Angeles County’s Department of Economic Opportunity has contracted Antelope Valley Partners for Health (AVPH) to spearhead community engagement efforts that…

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Barger and Partners Work to Bring More Job Opportunities and Workforce Training to Antelope Valley 1024 682 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Barger and Partners Work to Bring More Job Opportunities and Workforce Training to Antelope Valley

Today, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger hosted the seventh quarterly Antelope Valley Key Stakeholders meeting at the Antelope Valley Union High School District.  A variety of partners attended the…

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