Citywide
What Stands Between A Child And A Lasting Family
Karen Loew |
A study is underway that looks at how to lower the barriers to securing permanent homes for children in the foster care system.
Bronx
The City's Latest Hirings and Retirings
Nekoro Gomes |
Is the Obama administration causing a New York brain drain?…a fresh face at the New York Urban League…MAS is now headed by a “starchitect”…and more.
Citywide
City's Proud of Millions More For Child Support
Nekoro Gomes |
Collections rose for the 14th straight year amidst a variety of innovations — and ongoing policy questions about child care subsidies and a special tax credit.
Bronx
Close-To-Home Treatment For Youths Gains Notice
Betsy Morais |
An initiative by the city Department of Probation shows signs of success.
Justice
In Fragile Families, How Best To Protect Babies?
Evan Weinberger |
A new policy fans debate among child welfare professionals about if and when to remove newborns from their mothers.
Brooklyn
Battered Twice?: Victims Offer Critique Of Courts
Bosede Adenekan |
A compilation of the experiences of 75 survivors of domestic violence shows that many feel Family Court adds to their families’ problems.
Justice
A Matter Of When, Not If: Involving Kids In Court
Michelle S. Han |
Youth involved in Family Court cases are ready to be seen and heard, not just discussed by others.
Bronx
FEWER LOCK-UPS, ENOUGH MONEY?
Matthew Schwarzfeld |
As the state plans to close six juvenile correctional facilities and embrace community-based juvenile justice, some wonder who’ll pay for it.
Bronx
What Do Cameras Cure? System Gets Own Scrutiny
Ali Winston |
Years and millions later, some officials question whether public school security cameras are effective.
Bronx
Disorder and Delay: Family Court In Crisis
Kathleen Carroll and Andrew White |
There’s been a dramatic increase in abuse and neglect charges filed against city parents, and Family Court is overwhelmed again.
