Kristen Weber
Senior Fellow, Racial & Social Justice
She, Her, Hers
kristen.weber@cssp.org
View Kristen’s condensed bio here.
At CSSP
I work on many different racial and social justice efforts including leading CSSP’s contributions to the upEND Movement to dramatically improve supports and care for children, youth, and families as we move to abolish the current child welfare system. My work involves data analysis, technical assistance, and the development of innovative and actionable ideas.
I do this work because
I have a keen sense of justice. This work simply goes to the core of who I am.
I am most proud of
Collaborating with CSSP staff to develop our anti-racist intersectional frame that directs our racial and social justice efforts.
Work History
- Staff Attorney, Legal Services for Children in San Francisco
- Skadden Fellow, National Center for Youth Law
Education and Awards
- J.D., Berkeley Law, University of California Berkeley
- B.A., Yale University
When the day is done
I enjoy spending time with my family, taking kids to various activities, and occasionally squeezing in a yoga class for me.
- Implementing System Wide Policy and Practice Improvements to Support LGBTQ+ Youth
- Welcoming, Affirming, Supporting: Child Welfare Systems Must Honor the WHOLE Child
- Moving Forward Together: CSSP’s Journey to Center Equity, Inclusion, and Justice
- Progress Towards Building an Affirming and Supportive Child Welfare System: getREAL in Allegheny County
- A Quick Guide to Understanding the Institutional Analysis
- The Institutional Analysis: Uncovering Pathways to Improving Public Systems and Interventions for Children and Families
- Fresno County Department of Social Services: Confronting Racial Inequities and Disproportionality to Improve Child Welfare Outcomes for Children & Families
- Better Outcomes for Older Youth of Color in Foster Care
- Child Welfare Practice: Creating a Successful Climate for Change