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In a Constant State of Flux
I was at a gala once, helping to raise money for an organization dedicated to helping foster youth, and the most common question I found...
Tasha Matthews, Peer Advocate
Aug 23, 2019


More Than A Case File
More than a mistake, more than the stigma. More behind the broken glass, my reflection in the mirror. More than all the pain, more than...
Tasha Matthews, Peer Advocate
Aug 14, 2019


Finding Your Voice
“Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with deeper meaning.” - Maya Angelou A cordial...
Tasha Matthews, Peer Advocate
Aug 9, 2019


Welcome to Foster STRONG - A blog for youth who are experiencing foster care
What’s up y’all and welcome to Children’s Legal Services’ Foster STRONG blog for youth who are experiencing foster care. My name is...
Tasha Matthews, Peer Advocate
Jul 31, 2019
Claiming Title IV-E Funds to Pay for Parents’ and Children’s Attorneys: A Brief Technical Overview
For the first time, states can now claim federal matching funds through Title IV-E of the Social Security Act to help pay the costs of...
by Mark Hardin for American Bar Association
Feb 26, 2019


Shouldn’t adult foster youth have a right to be married like everyone else? We think so!
When H.C. was 18 years old, while living in a foster home, she opted to be declared a non-minor dependent and participate in the Extended...

Tasha Matthews
Feb 1, 2019


Happy Holidays from CLSSD
From the Children's Legal Services of San Diego team As the holidays draw near, our trees are trimmed, our calendars are filled with...

Tasha Matthews
Dec 18, 2018


Expand the Impact
Today is #GIVINGTUESDAY, a global day dedicated to giving, celebrating kindness and giving back. Today, your impact can count more than...

Tasha Matthews
Nov 21, 2018


Meet Tasha: Our New Peer Advocate
Thanks to the generosity of St. Germaine Children's Charity grant, Children’s Legal Services of San Diego was able to fund a new position...

Tasha Matthews
Nov 5, 2018


Advocating For Siblings
Fighting for foster youth to live with their siblings has never been more important. The Continuum of Care Reform and Resource Family...
Beth Ploesch and Suzanne Schmidt
Mar 24, 2018
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