The guide, created through a collaboration of the New York City Department for the Aging and the American Institute of Architects New York Design for Aging Committee, recommends residential building upgrades to accommodate older tenants and people with mobility/accessibility issues. By making these improvements, owners of private buildings can help residents remain in their homes as they age - safely, comfortably, and independently.
The purpose of this pamphlet is to provide staff at the Administration for Children's Services (ACS) with a brief overview of immigration and language issues for the purpose of maximizing child welfare services to meet the diverse needs of New York City's immigrant communities. In order to meet these diverse needs and pursuant to Local Law 73, ACS staff is required to identify a client's primary language at initial contact, and to seek interpretive services when necessary.
New York City's Children's Services produced this booklet to provide information about the New York State laws that protect children. This guide illustrates the difference between what caregivers perceive to be their rights and the reality of child welfare laws, helps caregivers understand the laws of the child welfare system, and provides a list of resources available to help caregivers access the assistance they may need.
This booklet is an introduction to the Administration for Children's Services (ACS), New York City's Children's Services agency. It describes the services ACS provides and where families and individuals can go for help or more information.
New York City's Children's Services produced this booklet to provide information about the New York State laws that protect children. This guide illustrates the difference between what caregivers perceive to be their rights and the reality of child welfare laws, helps caregivers understand the laws of the child welfare system, and provides a list of resources available to help caregivers access the assistance they may need.
A focused strategy to address domestic violence in New York City's children's services
system. This document provides valuable information and insight into this complex issue. In addition, it will
be useful to ACS staff, provider agencies and other public and non-profit service providers and professionals who
work with families. This strategic plan provides the strong foundation on which we continue to build a service
delivery system.
This folding English language palm card provides an overview of the services available at the Five New York City Family Justice Centers. It also includes address and subway and bus lines near the Family Justice Centers.
This folding Spanish language palm card provides an overview of the services available at the Five New York City Family Justice Centers. It also includes address and subway and bus lines near the Family Justice Centers.