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Celebrating Forever Families Across the State
California courts are partnering with communities to finalize adoptions, uplift kinship care, and support children’s paths to permanent homes
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Kin-First Approach Improves Experiences of Children in Adoptive Families
A couple share their stories of how "kin-first culture" proved successful when ensuring stability for their adoptive daughter, Cece. -
Supporting Native American Communities in Our Court Systems
Tribal and state courts work together to improve outcomes for Native Americans involved in the justice system
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2026 California Courts Calendar
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When You Turn 18: A Legal Survival Guide Joins Judges in the Classroom Lesson Library
Nov 7, 2025California Lawyers Foundation joins Power of Democracy Civic Learning Initiative to support teens transitioning to adulthood.
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In Memoriam: Justice Joseph R. Grodin
Nov 4, 2025California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero began the court’s oral argument session Tuesday with a tribute to former Justice Joseph Grodin, who died in April at age 94. “On behalf of the court,
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Numbers Show the Benefits When Children Adopted by Extended Family Members
Oct 24, 2025Council hears from kin-first adoptive family on its successful experience; also approves changes to court rules and forms to help expand remote proceedings, process firearm relinquishment actions, and provide breaks for breastfeeding mothers in court
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California Supreme Court Rules on State Bar Proposals, Appoints New State Bar Court Judge
Oct 23, 2025The California Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled on State Bar proposals affecting disciplinary rules for attorneys and the licensing of members of the military, while also appointing a new judge to the State Bar Court.
