“What care first means to me is the complete opposite of what the system is now.” —Alonzo, Young Women's Freedom Center

Happy Monday Comrades! Feliz Lunes Camaradas! 🤎

Tell me this don't make you want to work at YWFC!!

This one's for all those grinding this week, working for the people, to liberate all of our people.

From Palestine to Bay Area, may all people be FREE!
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#FlashBackFriday Revisiting the 90s ✨

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. 🏳️‍🌈

Leave a 💚 for our future generation of leaders

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/freed…

#FreeTheYouth #JuvenileJustice #ywfc #VeraInstitute

This past weekend, YWFC leaders joined Ms.Foundation at the 2024 Women in Vision Awards in New York City!

We had a wonderful time celebrating YWFC Alumni Lateefah Simon as woman with vision and uplifting those who are paving the way for generations of young women! 💫

It's AAPI heritage month!! That is ASIAN AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER for you! <333

Seriously. What is America without Asian culture? 🤨

Sending lots of love to all AAPI siblings. 💚
May we find community healing, peace, safety, and abundance this month and all months. 🌺

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.

⚡ Join us on 5/22 to learn more.
calbudgetcenter.org/event/examinin…

📢We are calling on the California Governor and the #CALeg to put revenues on the table!

⌛️They are proposing to pause #ChildCare expansion indefinitely!

🍼Our #kids don't have INDEFINITELY to wait for child care.

#DayWithoutChildCare #DWOCC24 #California #CareCantWait

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.

➡️End Child Poverty CA Coalition Response to Gov. Newsom's #MayRevise : endchildpovertyca.org/ca-budget-may-…

🔥On 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

📢🖐️ #HandsOff !
✂️No Cuts!
🛑No Delays!

📣 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. 🖤 x.com/YoungWomenFree…

The Young Mother's Bill of Rights is a declaration of what young parents DESERVE, in our communities and while locked up.

You can find it inside our resource guide My Life Chose Me. 💕

We hope that this book will bring peace and hope to young parents.

Learn more -

'My Life Chose Me' is a young mother's guide to surviving the system.💗

To our children, to our mothers, and to our sisters - this book is for you.

Happy Mother's Day! 🖤

READ MORE @ -

#mothersday #happymothersday #youngmom #youngparent

We are sad to share the news of Ophelia Mattox, previous YWFC Executive Director's passing.

Rest in power, Ophelia. Thank you for your everlasting contribution to YWFC. May you rest well and enjoy in the beyond the fruits of all the seeds you planted in the world.

🌹 Feliz Dia De Las Madres! Happy Mother's Day! 🌹

Sending tanto amor to all of the mamas out there <333

#mothersday #mexicanmothersday #latinamoms #youngwomenfree #freeblackmamas

#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. 💚

What is something from the 90s you wish still existed?

#HarmReduction is a community approach that aims to minimize the negative consequences related to substance use.

Join us on May 25 at the Nelly Velasco Harm Reduction Convening! 🖤

RSVP here - docs.google.com/forms/d/1aZq8S…

#WeGotUs 🤝

#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. 🙌

Did you smile today? 😁