As this report was nearing completion in March 2020, the city’s democratic systems and processes — along with practically every aspect of daily life in New York City — were disrupted by the massive effort to slow the spread of a novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
With a focus on improving and expanding services, collaborating with City agencies to make New York City future-ready, and piloting innovative and emerging technologies, the Office delivers broad impact. The annual reports provide a glimpse of what the Office has accomplished.
In compliance with Local Law 143 of 2016, ACS submits an annual update about the five-year Foster Care Strategic Blueprint to the New York City Council
In compliance with Local Law 44 of 2013 passed by the New York City Council, ACS posts annual demographic reports for Detention, Non-Secure Placement and Limited Secure Placement
In compliance with Local Law 44 of 2013 passed by the New York City Council, ACS posts an annual report of child abuse allegations for Detention, Non-Secure Placement and Limited Secure Placement.
In compliance with Local Law 143 of 2016, ACS issued the FY2020 Foster Care Strategic Blueprint Progress Report, which highlights the significant progress made to strengthen NYC’s foster care system, including throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
In compliance with Local Law 44 of 2013 passed by the New York City Council, ACS posts annual demographic reports for Detention, Non-Secure Placement and Limited Secure Placement
In compliance with Local Law 44 of 2013 passed by the New York City Council, ACS posts quarterly and annual Incident Reports for Non-Secure Placement and Limited Secure Placement.
This report focuses on child fatalities during calendar year 2020. It outlines how ACS responds
to child fatalities, summarizes demographic data, and provides systemic findings from cases
reviewed.