All children and youth deserve a fair chance
At the Center for Children and Youth Justice (CCYJ), we’re changing the way young people experience the child welfare and juvenile justice systems—for the better. By listening to young people and working with partners across Washington State, we’re helping to redesign our child welfare and juvenile justice systems to meet children and youth’s unique needs. Every year we help improve the lives of 50,000 young people.
News and Updates
Washington State Legislature Creates New Department of Children and Families: This win for Washington’s families is due to the long-term vision of many statewide advocates including CCYJ’s founding CEO/President Bobbe Bridge (retired Washington State Supreme Court Justice) and founding Board Member Anne Levinson (retired City of Seattle Municipal Court Judge).
CCYJ’s 2016 Annual Report now available
2017 Becca Conference Registration Open: October 5-6, 2017, Olympia, WA
Our Work
Empowering Foster and Homeless Youth
Reducing Gang Violence
Stabilizing Families
Supporting LGBTQ Youth
Combating Child Sexual Exploitation
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Learn with CCYJ
This year’s Becca conference encourages, supports, and enhances collaborative community-based efforts to serve Becca involved youth and families. Learn more!
Hear LGBTQ Youth Voices
We’re piloting a Protocol for Safe & Affirming Care to ensure LGBTQ youth in juvenile justice and child welfare systems are treated fairly. It’s based on LGBTQ youth voices.
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