‘It’s time we recognize that the interests at stake for parents under ACS investigation are just as compelling, with consequences that can be just as grave, as in a criminal case.’
When facing the possible loss of their children, New York state parents have the right to a lawyer only when a case moves to court. Even then some counties fail to provide them. And many key decisions are made before a case ever gets to a judge.
Community Nursing2018 is extremely pleased to welcome you to the “International Conference on Community Nursing and Public Health” to be held on September 17-18, 2018 at Cape Town in South Africa. The theme of the conference is “Advancement in Public Health by integration of Community Nursing Practices”. This conference aims to bring together individuals and organizations from varied fields of healthcare and provide a global platform for exchange of innovative ideas thereby benefitting the global scientific community. As global healthcare faces newer threats every day it is a prime time to unite and salute those who work endlessly to combat these threats.
THE STARS SHINE BRIGHTEST IN HARLEM! Join us at The Herb Albert Center on Saturday, September 16 from 10am-3pm for the 2017 Fall Open House. HSA invites all families to tour the facility, meet our faculty, observe class demonstrations, enjoy student performances, and learn more about our course offerings in Music, Dance, Theatre, and Art & Design. Free Admission. Fall 2017 Classes begin September 23!
Some 24,000 legally exempt daycare providers in New York City are enrolled to be paid through public assistance but are unlicensed and operate under very limited oversight.
In neighborhoods that see the most child-welfare investigations, children hide their problems, families refuse to ask for help and chances to head off serious neglect or abuse are missed. ACS is trying to reduce the suspicion.
For years, child welfare officials have looked to better training and deeper resources to reduce mistakes in abuse and neglect investigations. But given the complexity of many cases, experts say, failure may always be part of the picture.
In the wake of two fatalities in early ’14, the de Blasio administration called for better reporting of abuse and neglect. But there is substantial doubt that child welfare investigations can root out real threats to kids’ safety.
“Our approach to improving child welfare and juvenile justice services for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning children, young people, and adults featured in the piece deserves a closer look.”
New York City is working to build a foster-care system that welcomes gay and trans youth. New training has made gains against still-common cultural and religious hangups among caseworkers and foster parents.