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Ribbon-Cutting Marks Opening of Catholic Charities Sunset Park Early Childhood Development Center
ACS and Robin Hood Foundation funding creates five new classrooms, serving another 114 children and over 400 families. Read more
DJJ Director of Programs Sonia Galarza Receives Prestigious 2010 Sloan Public Service Award
Sonia Galarza, Department of Juvenile Justice's Director of Programs, was honored on March 9th as a recipient of the prestigious 2010 Alfred P. Sloan Public Service Award
'Divine Intervention' – Program Transforms Parents into Advocates
A leadership program for mothers who were once involved with Children's Services has trained them to assist other women to navigate the child welfare system. Read more and view photos
Foster Care Youth Explore Career Paths at NYFC Vocational Conference
Youth in foster care spent a rewarding day on Feb. 17 exploring the world of work and non-traditional avenues of employment that could lead to the career of a lifetime.
ACS and Juvenile Justice to Integrate
Mayor Bloomberg has announced the integration of the City's Department of Juvenile Justice and ACS, effective January 20. Read more
The move to overhaul the City and State’s juvenile justice systems is being regarded as a ‘transformative moment.’
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What’s Working Newsletter
"What's Working" is the quarterly newsletter produced by Children's Services Agency Program Assistance (APA) on promising practices and innovative solutions to strengthen results among child welfare providers.
Read Spring 2010 Issue (PDF)
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YouthSuccessNYC.org
A one-stop place where teens leaving or aging out of foster care can learn about real resources to get ready life now and after foster care, and share their experiences with other youths.
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ACS Focuses on Reducing Stress for CPS
The Project focuses on decreasing stress through enhancing resilience skills and increasing social support for the worker.
Read More (PDF)
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Child Safety Materials Available
The ACS Press Office has child safety materials available including the Prevent Child Abuse and Babies Sleep Safest posters and Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse pamphlets. These materials are in English and Spanish with limited availability in Creole, Korean, Russian and Chinese. We encourage child care facilities, child welfare and community organizations to call 212-341-0999 to request copies.
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Practice Principles for NYC Child Welfare
Children’s Services has put in place a model of practice principles for New York City which represents our commitment to keeping the children of the city safe.
Read the practice principles
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ACCESS NYC - Benefit Information. One Place.
Screen your family for over 30 City, State and Federal health and human service benefit programs. In addition to screening, you can learn about the programs, how to apply, where to go, and even print filled in applications.
Visit ACCESS NYC
For news about ACCESS NYC, read its newsletter (PDF)
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Safeguarding Our Children: Safety reforms Update (November 2008)
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the Update (PDF)
Archives: Sept. 2007 Update (PDF)
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Report of the Interagency Task Force on Child Welfare and Safety. Read the report
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Rethinking Child Care
An Integrated Plan for Early Childhood Development in New York City. Read the Plan
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Every child deserves to be safe. If you suspect child abuse or neglect, call the State Central Register at
800-342-3720 or call 311 and ask to be connected to the hotline.
DO NOT USE THIS WEBSITE TO REPORT CHILD ABUSE!
TDD: 1-800-638-5163
If a child is in immediate danger, call 911.
More info about child abuse
Mandated Reporters:
1-800-635-1522
Mandated reporters are required by law to report child abuse or neglect.
More info about making a report as a mandated reporter
All calls are confidential
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Parents who are unable to care for their newborn infants may anonymously and legally leave their infant at a safe place such as a hospital. Click here for more information, or call: 866-505-SAFE (7233)
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Care
The number of children in active foster care placements. |
15,895
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| Preventive The number of children in active Purchased Preventive services, Family Preservation, Homemaking services, and Family Service Unit cases.
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30,324
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| Head Start The number of children enrolled in Head Start programs.
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18,794
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| Protective The number of children in open child abuse and/or neglect investigations. |
9,725
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| Child Care The number of children enrolled in Group Child Care, Family Child Care, Informal Care, and Public Assistance.
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101,000 |
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