If you missed this webinar on May 31st, you can watch it here. Speakers : Jessica Ellis, CYS Executive Director Pat Parker, CYS Lead...

Youth in foster care are the most vulnerable kids in our society. Here in Los Angeles County, there are more than 33,000 youth in foster...

The Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) has officially deemed two Los Angeles County juvenile halls “unsuitable for housing...

The tragic loss of a young person last night was both predictable and avoidable. Enough is enough. We all must stand up for ending a...

Through restorative justice, survivors of harm are given a voice. Through meaningful mediation, survivors of harm are able to heal and...

In the spirit of National Volunteer Month, we would like to both thank the dedicated volunteers that make our work at CYS possible, as...

April 7th was World Health Day. Both the physical and mental health of our youth is so important. Read on to learn about one...

CYS, along with the California Restorative Justice Policy Coalition, is proud to be co-sponsoring Assembly Bill 60 with Assembly Member...

It isn't too late to join in on " CYS Presents: Safer Communities Through Restorative Justice ", hosted by our Executive Director,...

Unlike the Juvenile Justice System, Restorative Justice works to empower rather than combat. Restorative Justice practices take the time...

Did you know? There are just 53 girls and gender-expansive youth locked up in girls’ units in LA County?[1] That’s 53 out of over 2...

CYS is proud to join Assembly Member Isaac Bryan and the California Restorative Justice Policy Coalition as co-sponsors of Assembly Bill...

Helping families to effectively communicate Resolving conflict in your community Building your own skills for communication CYS Case...

Meet the CYS team and hear how they celebrate the historic contributions, rich cultural heritage, and courageous power of Black people...

Two 12-year old boys who attend the same middle school, were playing after school. One was arrested...

CYS is proud to have made the following impact on the community during 2022.

CYS got a matching grant from The Change Reaction. Every dollar that you donate will be matched, up to a total of $10,000.

This year, CYS was honored with a feature in The Giving List book, profiling innovative and highly impactful LA-area non-profits.

CYS is growing because of our transformational impact on the Los Angeles community.

LGBTQ+ Pride Month celebrates love, acceptance, and freedom of expression