Justice WHEN ADULTHOOD COMES IN A HURRY A new book provides support and practical advice for teens facing the transition out of foster care, says a teen who’s been there.
Economy Justice DEAR GUV: WHAT TO DO ABOUT WORKFORCE Advocates try to mold state policy on behalf of youth who are out of school and out of work.
Justice CITY UNVEILS 'IT TAKES A VILLAGE'APPROACH TO CHILD AND FAMILY CARE Three coalitions work to involve more neighborhood players in foster and preventive care.
Justice MEMO TO NEXT GOVERNOR:WHAT TO DO ABOUT WELFARE It may not be a big topic in candidates’ debates, but the shape of post-Pataki public assistance is on the drawing boards of advocates.
Justice ACS RESPONSE TO BROWNSTILL RATTLING PARENTS Parents and guardians protest their treatment at a child welfare forum, but officials say they did not overreact to a notorious child murder.
Justice AS TEENS IN CARE GROW UP,CITY'S STRATEGY EVOLVES The Administration for Children’s Services sets new goals for itself and the adolescents it serves.
Justice APPROACHING THE BENCH: FOSTER KIDSCOULD TAKE PART IN COURT PROCEEDINGS Involving children kids in legal decisions about their futures can help all around.
Justice SAFE AND SOUND: LEGISLATION WOULDPROTECT INCARCERATED LGBT YOUTH State Senate and Assembly bills would ban discrimination based on sexual orientation in juvenile detention facilities.
Justice THE COLOR OF CARE Fordham conference looks at how race factors into child welfare in New York.
