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Upstream City

7/31/2023

A Citywide Framework To Hold Upstream Efforts Accountable

Opinion

Nora McCarthy

Nora McCarthy on the need to measure progress as New York City increases efforts to move upstream and prevent child welfare involvement

As New York legalizes marijuana, parent advocates push child welfare agencies to be less punitive

5/19/2023

New York Child Welfare Workers Illegally Separated Newborn From His Mother Over Cannabis Allegations, Lawsuit Alleges

Annie Sciacca

A federal lawsuit alleges a mother was separated from her newborn solely on the basis of a non-consensual marijuana drug test.

4/18/2023

Under Proposed Government Cleanup, Outdated NYC Foster Care Commission Targeted for Elimination

Madison Hunt

A government watchdog group has proposed legislation to eliminate a long-defunct New York City foster care commission.

4/7/2023

Fair Futures Coaching Program Expands to Serve NYC’s Incarcerated Youth

Sara Tiano

The Fair Futures coaching program for foster youth is expanding to serve young people involved in New York City’s  justice system. 

3/24/2023

Top New York City Law Firm’s New Head Vows to Fight for Families

Madison Hunt

Tehra Coles always knew she would be an attorney. But after interning with the NY State Defenders Association, there was no turning back.

Upstream City

3/23/2023

Upstream City: Towards a Pro-Community Process for Government Funding

Opinion

Nora McCarthy

Illustration by Christine Ongjoco.
In February, the anti-trafficking organization Girls Educational and Mentoring Services (GEMS) announced that payment delays in city contracts might put it out of business. Two weeks later, it was the large social service agency Sheltering Arms going belly up, unable to pay its bills because of a similar reimbursement abyss. 

3/9/2023

One of New York City’s Oldest Nonprofits Serving Children and Families to Shut its Doors 

Madison Hunt and Adilia Watson

A longstanding New York City institution that serves more than 17,000 children and families announced it will shut its doors later this month.

    3/3/2023

    Temporary Pandemic Relief Programs Slashed Child Poverty in NYC, Report Finds

    The Imprint staff reports

    A new report has revealed that temporary pandemic relief programs brought child poverty to a historic low of 15% in New York City. 

    New York City Advocates Repeat Calls to Staff New Schools Division for Foster Youth

    1/26/2023

    New Report Highlights Ongoing Challenges for NYC Students in Foster Care

    Madison Hunt

    A new report found significant disparities between the roughly 7,500 students in NYC foster care and those living at home.

    1/6/2023

    New York Judicial Commission Calls out Lack of Diversity on the Family Court Bench

    Adilia Watson and Madison Hunt

    A new report calls for greater demographic balance on the Family Court bench, noting that “the judiciary should reflect the diversity of the communities interacting with the courts.”

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