New York is being sued over its lack of community-based mental health support for youth. Join us for a discussion about the lawsuit, and to discuss the connection between challenges with community-based mental health and the state’s juvenile justice and child welfare systems. Joining us for this discussion are: Sandy Santana, Executive Director, Children's Rights […]

Join Youth Voices Rising as we explore two specific policies “Family First Prevention Services Act” which promotes foster placement with family or close friends (kin) rather than in group homes and the “Raise the Age” bill which will allow 16 and 17-year-olds to be placed into the juvenile justice system. Often, these teens become “crossover […]

Hear from social workers across the country about their experiences working with children and families. This is your opportunity to ask the questions you’ve been wanting to ask of social workers and learn what their workday looks like.