Justice FOSTER TEENS GRAB REINS OF PLANS FOR THEIR LIVES A group of young people says more of their own participation would improve the process of finding them permanent homes.
Justice LAST WEEKS OF LEGISLATURE MAY BRING YOUTH DEFENDER Champions of establishing an Office of the Child Advocate think this could be their year.
Justice INSIGHT FROM THE OTHER MOTHER: ONE FOSTER FAMILY'S EXPERIENCE In a new book, a New York City social worker and mother provides a personal and political look at “the system” – and one baby girl.
Justice NEW INFLUX OF LAWYERSCOMING TO FAMILY COURT Indigent parents will soon receive better legal representation at Family Court, advocates say, but the need for more judges remains acute.
Justice ASSESSING ACS CHANGESAFTER A 'HORRIFIC' YEAR Child welfare experts evaluated the Administration for Children’s Services at a panel hosted by the Public Advocate.
Justice FOSTER CARE MANAGEMENT MADE SMARTER ACS remodels its workings in an effort to move kids faster toward a ‘forever family.’
Justice WHERE FOSTER CARE MEETS SPECIAL EDUCATION A group of child welfare practitioners, advocates, academics, former public officials and parents puts forward new suggestions for city policymakers working to address the needs of a particularly needy group…
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.
