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Young Women's Freedom Center
@YoungWomenFree
Transforming the systems that keep women, girls and trans youth of all genders stuck in cycles of poverty, violence, and incarceration
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http://YoungWomenFree.org 21-08-2015 22:13:00
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โWhat care first means to me is the complete opposite of what the system is now.โ โAlonzo, Young Women's Freedom Center
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#FlashBackFriday Revisiting the 90s โจ
Individuals who have emerged from our initiatives have gone on to play a significant role in transforming the prison system, curbing violence, and advocating for women's + trans rights. ๐ณ๏ธโ๐
Leave a ๐ for our future generation of leaders
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What would California look like if we invested in freedom instead of incarceration?
Tap the link below to read our recent report with Vera Institute of Justice on how we can end girls' incarceration in California.
youngwomenfree.org/research/freedโฆ
#FreeTheYouth #JuvenileJustice #ywfc #VeraInstitute
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How will policymakers navigate and prioritize spending in the face of a challenging fiscal landscape? #CAbudget
Our team of experts will dive deep into that and what the updated spending proposal means for Californians.
โก Join us on 5/22 to learn more.
calbudgetcenter.org/event/examininโฆ
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๐ขWe are calling on the California Governor and the #CALeg to put revenues on the table!
โ๏ธThey are proposing to pause #ChildCare expansion indefinitely!
๐ผOur #kids don't have INDEFINITELY to wait for child care.
#DayWithoutChildCare #DWOCC24 #California #CareCantWait
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We know California Governor & #CALeg have shared values to #EndChildPoverty . We'll fight these #CABudget cuts & be ready to provide solutions to prevent irreversible harm to kids & families.
โก๏ธEnd Child Poverty CA Coalition Response to Gov. Newsom's #MayRevise : endchildpovertyca.org/ca-budget-may-โฆ
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๐ฅOn the heels of the #MayRevise we are ready to call on the #CALeg to protect our safety net programs in the #CABudget !
Join us THIS Wednesday 5/15/24 at 11am in #Sacramento ! End Child Poverty in California SEIU California
๐ข๐๏ธ #HandsOff !
โ๏ธNo Cuts!
๐No Delays!
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๐ฃ Young Women's Freedom Center: Harm reduction is about us all working together to minimize the harm of substance use. Join us for the Nelly Velasco Harm Reduction Convening on May 25th! Secure your spot by RSVPing here. ๐ค x.com/YoungWomenFreeโฆ
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'My Life Chose Me' is a young mother's guide to surviving the system.๐
To our children, to our mothers, and to our sisters - this book is for you.
Happy Mother's Day! ๐ค
READ MORE @ -
#mothersday #happymothersday #youngmom #youngparent
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๐น Feliz Dia De Las Madres! Happy Mother's Day! ๐น
Sending tanto amor to all of the mamas out there <333
#mothersday #mexicanmothersday #latinamoms #youngwomenfree #freeblackmamas
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#FlashBackFriday Did somebody say nostalgia?
We embrace the beauty of diversity. Appearance doesn't define you here. Our foundation is rooted in creating a sense of belonging for all individuals. ๐
What is something from the 90s you wish still existed?
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#FlashBackFriday A blast from the 90s past!
The work we do at YWFC is far from simple. We pour our heart and soul into our mission. Every smile you see on our faces signifies that we are closer to our ultimate goal. ๐
Did you smile today? ๐
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