Per Local Law 144 of 2016, ACS published the final report of the Interagency Foster Care Task Force, highlighting progress and/or completion of all 16 Task Force recommendations that were designed to improve services and outcomes for youth in foster care and those aging out of foster care.
NYC Child Welfare Indicators Report: These reports, in compliance with Local Law 20 of 2006 passed by the New York City Council in 2006, includes data on 12 child welfare indicators, such as staff caseloads, investigations, and reunifications, for the most recent quarter and calendar year.
In compliance with Local Law 11 passed by the New York City Council in 2018, ACS submits quarterly reports on preventive services utilization to the Council.
ACS, in partnership with our prevention provider agencies, conducted the first annual Family Experience Survey: ACS Prevention Services, in accordance with LL 17 of 2018. The purpose of the survey is to better understand the lived experiences of families while participating in prevention programs.
In compliance with Local Law 142 passed by the New York City Council in 2017, ACS submits an annual report on educational continuity and school attendance rates of children in foster care.
Following World Children’s Day, Commissioner Penny Abeywardena of the Mayor’s Office for International Affairs ushered in the 5th year of the NYC Junior Ambassadors program.
NYC Child Welfare Indicators Report: These reports, in compliance with Local Law 20 of 2006 passed by the New York City Council in 2006, includes data on 12 child welfare indicators, such as staff caseloads, investigations, and reunifications, for the most recent quarter and calendar year.
In compliance with Local Law 11 passed by the New York City Council in 2018, ACS submits quarterly reports on preventive services utilization to the Council.
Mayor de Blasio was joined by Schools Chancellor Richard A and other city officials today in fighting back against the Trump Administration’s proposed changes to SNAP.
As required by Local Law 174 of 2017, ACS developed an Equity Action Plan as part of our commitment to confront and address inequities identified in our Equity Assessment.