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‘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…

ByMichele Cortese

ByTehra Coles 0Comments

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Jan 2019

In Depth Investigations Justice

New Push to Provide Legal Advice to Parents Facing Abuse and Neglect Investigations

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…

ByRachel Blustain 6Comments

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Jul 2016

Economy Investigations

Cuomo’s Day Care Regs Omit Thousands of Informal Providers

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.

ByKate Pastor

ByRoberta Nin Feliz 0Comments

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Dec 2014

Investigations Justice

The Limits of Protection: Fighting the Fear of ACS

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…

ByRachel Blustain 7Comments

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Dec 2014

Investigations Justice

The Limits of Protection: Fixing Child Abuse Investigations

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,…

ByRachel Blustain 1Comment

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Dec 2014

Investigations Justice

The Limits of Protection: Can Mayor’s Push Reduce Child Abuse Deaths?

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…

ByRachel Blustain 5Comments

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Jul 2014

Government Justice Opinion

ACS Responds to Our Story on LGBTQ Foster Care

“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…

ByGladys Carrion 0Comments

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Jul 2014

Justice

Struggle Amid Progress: To Be LGBTQ in Foster Care

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…

BySara Sugar 1Comment

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Apr 2014

Justice Opinion

Does Poverty Cause Child Abuse?

Poor parents are no more likely to hurt or neglect their kids, the author argues. They’re just more likely to be punished for failings both real and imagined.