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ACS Announces the Launch of EarlyLearn NYC EarlyLearn NYC is the City’s new education model that will merge child care and early education into a single, seamless system and establish a foundation for success for the City’s neediest children.
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Close to Home On March 30, 2012, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed into law the Close to Home legislation as part of the 2012-2013 New York State Budget.
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DYFJ Youth and Carnegie Hall Musicians in ConcertYouth in non-secure detention group homes and musicians from Carnegie Hall Weill Musical Institute (WMI) performed at a concert held at the(ACS) Children’s Center in New York City on Thursday, January 9, 2012.
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Health Care Network to Success for Youth in Foster Care Youth in foster care heard about opportunities in health care at a Network to Success event at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan.
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ACS Commissioner Meets With Bronx Foster Parents ACS Commissioner Ronald E. Richter met with foster parents in the Bronx Wednesday, January 11 at Public School 70. The meeting was hosted by Mott Haven Community Partnerships.
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ACS Commissioner Richter announced the release of the 2011-2013 Strategic Plan The Plan is the agency’s blueprint for providing the highest level of service to New York City’s children, youth and families each and every day.
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Buddhist Monks Hold Mindfulness Trainings at DYFJ Centers World famous Buddhist monk and major advocate for peace visited Crossroads Juvenile Center in Brooklyn to hold mindfulness trainings for residents of the facility. Learn more and watch a video about the event
ACS Receives GLAAD Amplifier Award for Foster Parent Recruitment Advertisement ACS was presented with a GLAAD Amplifier Award by the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) for its "Be Their Champion" foster parent recruitment subway ad Learn more
Mayor Bloomberg Announces Judge Ronald E. Richter as Commissioner of the Administration for Children's Services
Judge Richter brings 20 years of child services experience to the role, including serving as a Deputy Commissioner for ACS. Learn more
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 | Early Learn NYC Recommended Awards
ACS recently released the recommended awards for EarlyLearn NYC, the City’s new early child care and education system that will increase quality standards for all children served by the City’s subsidized center, home-based programs and Head Start.
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Close to Home Recommended Awards
ACS recently released the provider agencies that have been recommended for an award to deliver non-secure placement services to youth placed by the New York City Family Court in the custody of ACS. The recommended awards are a critical and concrete step forward in the implementation of the Close to Home initiative, which dramatically changes the juvenile justice system by delivering services to youth ranging from community-based programming to limited-secure residential care near their families in New York City.
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ACS to Hold Public Hearings on Close to Home Draft Plan
ACS On March 30, 2012, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed into law the Close to Home legislation as part of the 2012-2013 New York State Budget.
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 | Get Your ID
Having an ID is one of the keys to success. Learn how to apply for a birth certificate, Social Security card, and non-driver State ID.
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Report on the Abduction of Foster Children from Forestdale, Inc.
ACS conducted an investigation following the abduction of children in foster care from Forestdale, Inc. ACS and Forestdale have taken steps to enhance the security and safety of children/youth in foster care during family visits, and ensure that proper visitation policies are followed.
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ACS recently released contract award recommendations to nonprofit child welfare agencies to provide foster care and preventive services to children and families throughout New York City. Read the lists of recommended awards Preventive Services Awarded Slots by Borough (PDF) (Updated Sept. 2011) New Contracts Awarded for Family Assessment Program Intervention
The contracts are for agencies to provide a range of short-term, therapeutic diversionary interventions for adolescents and their families who appear at the Family Assessment Program at ACS seeking to file PINS or “Person in Need of Supervision” petitions in Family Court. The contracts will start in October 2010. See the list of service providers (PDF) |  | 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. |  | Information for Families Impacted by Child Care Service Reductions
In February 2010, notices went out to families whose child care services will be discontinued as a result of inadequate funding. Click here for sample letters and resources available to families impacted by the reduction |  | 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. |  | 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) |  | 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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Youth and Family Justice
These plans highlight both the vision for better coordination of services for youth and more opportunities to leverage resources and systems to benefit young people and their families as well as benefit staff.
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Safeguarding Our Children: Safety reforms Update (November 2008)
Read 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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The number of children in active foster care placements. |
13,957
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| Purchased Preventive The number of children in active Purchased Preventive services, Family Preservation, Homemaking services, and Family Service Unit cases.
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24,048
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| Head Start The number of children enrolled in Head Start programs.
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18,657 |
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| Protective The number of children in open child abuse and/or neglect investigations. |
9,758 |
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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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96,375
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| Secure Detention |
178 |
| Non-Secure Detention |
148 |
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