Justice SAVING THE SURPLUS Dozens of social service programs hang in the balance as state pols consider override of Pataki spending cut.
Justice FAMILY TIES New study finds that states with subsidized guardianship move more foster kids into permanent homes.
Justice THE CASE AGAINST CASA: VOLUNTEERS CALLED RACIST Controversial new study finds that advocates favor white children and may be too quick to recommend foster care.
Justice FOSTERING CHANGE Pew Commission releases its long-awaited suggestions for how to make child welfare work: more money, more collaboration and more accountability.
Justice WISE DEMISE: FOSTER CARE GROUP CLOSES UNDER FIRE Foster care agency shuts its doors; city pols and former workers cry foul.
Justice CHILD WELFARE WATCHDOG GETS PUT TO SLEEP Families at odds with the city’s Administration for Children’s Services have one less place to turn as the Public Advocate’s office ends C-PLAN.
Justice NICHOLOSON PUNT A federal appeals court wants the state’s high court to chime in on the constitutionality of removing kids who witness domestic violence from thier homes.
Justice PARENT TRAP? NEW REPORT ON HOW ACS TREATS MOM AND DAD New report says the city’s Administration for Children’s Services still has a long way to go when it comes to engaging the parents of foster children.
