Justice
Viewing the Foster Child Population, In Proportion
Karen Loew |
Child welfare professionals are taking a hard look at why so many African American children are in care.
ARTS and CULTURE
The City's Latest Hirings and Retirings
Jillian Jonas |
Filling policy shoes at FPWA, a new city family services coordinator, and a host of other moves around government and nonprofits this fall.
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Child Welfare In The Press: Biggest Issues Overlooked
Martin Guggenheim |
A lawyer and advocate on child welfare issues bemoans not just the ill effects of a recent New York Times series, but the rare, major opportunity that was missed.
Manhattan
The City's Latest Hirings and Retirings
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In recent months, players in NYC’s public and nonprofit spheres found the grass greener in places like the Casey Family Foundation, the Alliance for Downtown New York – and graduate school.
Bronx
FOSTER TEENS GRAB REINS OF PLANS FOR THEIR LIVES
Eileen Markey |
A group of young people says more of their own participation would improve the process of finding them permanent homes.
Bronx
NEW INFLUX OF LAWYERS
COMING TO FAMILY COURT
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Indigent parents will soon receive better legal representation at Family Court, advocates say, but the need for more judges remains acute.
Justice
ASSESSING ACS CHANGES
AFTER A 'HORRIFIC' YEAR
Adam F. Hutton |
Child welfare experts evaluated the Administration for Children’s Services at a panel hosted by the Public Advocate.
Justice
APPROACHING THE BENCH: FOSTER KIDS
COULD TAKE PART IN COURT PROCEEDINGS
Cassi Feldman |
Involving children kids in legal decisions about their futures can help all around.
Bronx
YOUTH LOCKUP SOARS
C. Feldman |
Advocates demand replacement for Alternative to Detention program.
Family Court
OPEN TO INTERPRETATION: COURTS
MOVE TO IMPROVE TRANSLATION
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New plan would improve training and pay for interpreters.
