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Jun, 17 2026
A few weeks ago, we hosted our annual JBAY Foster Youth Graduation Celebration at Cal State LA to celebrate young people reaching significant milestones in their pursuit...

A few weeks ago, we hosted our annual JBAY Foster Youth Graduation Celebration at Cal

Jun, 17 2026
Here in California, there are many hurdles to overcome before a bill becomes a law. One of the more significant is what the Appropriations Committees...

Here in California, there are many hurdles to overcome before a bill becomes a law.

May, 22 2026
It’s been one full year as Executive Director of JBAY, where I’ve been fortunate to work in several capacities over...

It’s been one full year as Executive Director of JBAY, where I’ve been fortunate to

Apr, 7 2026
On Thursday, March 19th, the California State Senate adjourned in memory of our namesake, Senator John Burton.  For all of us...

On Thursday, March 19th, the California State Senate adjourned in memory of our namesake, Senator

Apr, 7 2026
Last month, our staff and youth advocates gathered in Sacramento to meet with legislators at the state capitol. It’s an...

Last month, our staff and youth advocates gathered in Sacramento to meet with legislators at

Mar, 18 2026
We are excited to announce eight incredible young people have joined our efforts as Youth Advocates this year. This group...

We are excited to announce eight incredible young people have joined our efforts as Youth

Mar, 6 2026
Later this month, our own Senator John Burton will be inducted into the California Hall of Fame at the California Museum in Sacramento. This...

Later this month, our own Senator John Burton will be inducted into the California Hall

Feb, 4 2026
Last fall, we published a report on how years of investment in addressing youth homelessness have led to declining rates...

Last fall, we published a report on how years of investment in addressing youth homelessness

Dec, 4 2025
Back in 2021, JBAY proposed a new poverty-reduction measure for foster youth: the nation’s first-ever Foster Youth Tax Credit (FYTC)....

Back in 2021, JBAY proposed a new poverty-reduction measure for foster youth: the nation’s first-ever