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A convening of educators and jurists focused on lowering student suspension rates and chronic absenteeism in rural communities.

Hundreds of children awaiting adoption got their day in court and their forever families during the month of November.

Los Angeles County's effort to clear a backlog of children awaiting adoption more than 20 years ago is an annual event and started a national movement.

Youth court leaders, judges, youth court staff, volunteers, education and youth-focused organizations, and community service leaders will gather in Santa Cruz this June to exchange information on best practices for youth courts. 

First held in Los Angeles in 2002, these events help court in several counties stay connected to their community.

About 10 superior courts in the state have access to a facility dog to help children share their testimonies in court.

The Judicial Council on Thursday voted to proclaim November “Court Adoption and Permanency Month," when many California courts will dedicate extra courtrooms and judges to settling large numbers of adoption cases.

A paralegal in Los Angeles County Superior Court's self-help center receives recognition for her commitment to service.

Did you know that May is National Foster Care Month? Learn about how one court-driven program makes an impact on the lives of foster youth.

For 19 years, the Judicial Council has recognized the ongoing efforts and achievements of juvenile courts and their justice partners to improve the outcomes for families and children in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems.

Judges now have discretion to backdate modification requests for child, spousal, partner, or family support orders during the state of emergency.

In counties across the state, kids leave the courthouse with brand new beginnings.