National Center for Youth Law

Legal Aid & Advocacy · California · Free

Legal advocacy for marginalized youth including LGBTQ+ youth in foster care and juvenile justice. Relevant for couples whose marriage rights may be contested or who need parentage protections across states. Initial consultations through Lambda Legal, ACLU, and NCLR are typically free and confidential. Some states still have anti-LGBTQ+ adoption restrictions for religious agencies; private secular agencies are usually safer. All services free of charge to LGBTQ+ California residents and allies.

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