New York City

The New York Foundling, a prominent child welfare nonprofit, has increased affordable housing for New York City's foster youth.

A class action suit filed on behalf of three teenagers accuses NYC officers of illegally using and disclosing minors’ sealed arrest records.

Children currently living in New York's shelters for the homeless enjoyed a day of snacks and creativity at a summer carnival in Manhattan.

A recent New York appeals court ruling reinforces the authority of family court judges when youth are placed in residential facilities.

Artists, historians and officials gathered to revive the legacy of incarcerated girls buried on the grounds of what is now a men's prison.

A New York bill would ensure that adoptive parents don’t continue to receive payments after their children have been returned to foster care.

Advocates for homeless LGBTQ+ youth are hailing renewed commitment by city leaders to provide more welcoming homes and an end to hostile treatment.

In New York, legislation that would have dialed back CPS intervention in families' lives failed to pass this legislative season, despite years of advocacy.

Longtime advocate for incarcerated youth Barry Krisberg died last month, but his work to overhaul juvenile justice continues to inform systemic reforms nationwide.