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.
Safeguarding Our Children presents Children's Services vision to build a child welfare system that pays constant attention to the safety of children and makes sound decision concerning the safety of each child, every time.
Safeguarding Our Children presents Children's Services vision to build a child welfare system that pays constant attention to the safety of children and makes sound decision concerning the safety of each child, every time. (Spanish)
The Administration for Children's Services puts forward its vision to reform New York City's early child care system. This major initiative is called 'Rethinking Child Care: An Integrated Plan for Early Childhood Development in New York City.'
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.
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.