ARTICLE TAG

New York

3/6/2024

New York Child Protection Hotline Accepts Maltreatment Allegations at Far Higher Rates than Other States, New Study Shows

Hotline calls in New York — even if unfounded — result in a surprise knock on a family’s door far more often than in other states, data shows.

2/23/2024

Seneca Nation Elder Reflects on a 51-year Child Welfare Career 

The Imprint interviews Terry Cross, 71, founding executive director of the National Indian Child Welfare Association.

2/21/2024

New York City Class-Action Lawsuit Defends Parents’ Rights in CPS Home Visits — A Rare Constitutional Challenge

A unique lawsuit filed against the city this week focuses on the right of parents to protection from unlawful searches by CPS workers.

New York Appeals Court Case Focuses on Non-abusive Parent Being Subjected to Home Supervisions

2/19/2024

As Survivors Seek Justice, New York Child Welfare Agencies Face the Costs of Decades-Old Sexual Abuse Lawsuits

Following passage of the Child Victims Act, NY nonprofit agencies are defendants in more than 800 lawsuits alleging childhood sexual abuse. 

The Youth Keep the Score

2/19/2024

The Youth Keep the Score

Every youth that has crossed into child welfare has kept the score, and it isn’t adding up, writes Sabrina Anderson.

2/14/2024

New York Lawmakers Push For Major Investments in Family Court System

Legislators are seeking a $102 million investment to fix the “overburdened and under-resourced” family courts.

    2/9/2024

    New York’s Latest Frontier in Fighting Opioid Overdose: All Juvenile Detention Facilities

    The first-ever policy requires pre-trial juvenile facilities to train staff to act quickly with life-saving medications.

    2/1/2024

    New York Poised to Commit Next Round of Funding for the ‘Raise The Age’ Juvenile Justice Reform

    Lawmakers are looking at $250M in additional funds for a reform designed to keep older teens out of the adult criminal justice system.

    A Foster Youth's Journey towards Healing

    1/16/2024

    A Foster Youth’s Journey Towards Healing

    Despite my trauma, I’m pleased because of how clear my spirit feels today. But I still stumble, writes Jeremiah Bennett.