25 Jun 2007 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. ByEileen Markey0Comments
18 Jun 2007 Uncategorized City Checks On Care For Fragile Adults Agency leaders say that Adult Protective Services is taking steps to serve clients better. ByRachel Nielsen0Comments
29 May 2007 Uncategorized ARE CITIES ON CANDIDATES' MINDS?: WHERE THEY ARE ON URBAN ISSUES Answers to city dwellers’ questions may not be on the tips of would-be presidents’ tongues, but then Iraq and terrorism have only sharpened an existing trend. ByJarrett Murphy0Comments
29 May 2007 Justice LAST WEEKS OF LEGISLATURE MAY BRING YOUTH DEFENDER Champions of establishing an Office of the Child Advocate think this could be their year. ByKaren Loew0Comments
14 May 2007 Uncategorized THE CITY'S LATESTHIRINGS AND RETIRINGS Moves at the Mayor’s Community Assistance Unit, the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation, Vera Institute of Justice, Fordham University, and more. ByKaren Loew0Comments
14 May 2007 Uncategorized STILL IN DOUBT: ADVOCATESGIVE CRITIQUE TO COUNCIL But the city holds its ground that the new program to combat homelessness is better than what it’s replacing. ByAdam F. Hutton0Comments
07 May 2007 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. ByMichael Mitchell0Comments
30 Apr 2007 Uncategorized CHORUS OF DOUBT GREETS CITY'SNEW PLAN TO HOUSE THE HOMELESS Advocates don’t see how a much shorter rent subsidy provides the right fix for Housing Stability Plus. ByAdam F. Hutton0Comments
16 Apr 2007 Uncategorized ALL RENT MONEY IS NOT CREATED EQUAL Apparently that’s what landlords think, according to a new study, but a proposed city law would fight bias against Section 8 voucher holders. ByTanveer Ali0Comments
16 Apr 2007 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. By0Comments
