This report is submitted pursuant to Local Law 1 of 2004 which requires the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to annually report to the New York City Council on the City’s progress toward reducing elevated blood lead levels among children and increasing testing in NYC.
In compliance with Local Law 132 of 2021, ACS publishes an annual report of the demographics (such as race/ethnicity) of children and parents at steps in the child welfare system (such as indication and referral to prevention services).
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.
In compliance with Local Law 34 of 2022, ACS submits quarterly reports and annual reports regarding the use of psychiatric medication by children in foster care
In compliance with Local Law 34 of 2022, ACS submits quarterly reports and annual reports regarding the use of psychiatric medication by children in foster care.
In compliance with Local Law 50 of 2023, starting March 31, 2024, ACS submits quarterly reports regarding length of stay in ACS Preplacement facilities.
In compliance with Local Law 19 of 2018, ACS publishes an annual report on its child fatality reviews. Reports are published 18 months after the end of each calendar year.
By law all City agencies that provide direct public services must create a language access implementation plan (LAIP) in order to ensure meaningful language access to their services. The LAIP explains how ACS will provide language access services to people who have limited English proficiency.
In compliance with Local Law 146 of 2016, ACS conducts an annual survey of all youth in foster care age 13 and older, regarding their experiences in foster care. ACS submits this report with findings from the survey to the New York City Council.
In compliance with Local Law 146 of 2016, ACS conducts an annual survey of all youth in foster care age 13 and older, regarding their experiences in foster care. ACS submits this report with findings from the survey to the New York City Council.
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.
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 34 of 2022, ACS submits quarterly reports and annual reports regarding the use of psychiatric medication by children in foster care.
In compliance with Local Law 145 passed by the New York City Council in 2014 and amended in 2017, ACS submits an annual report on youth in foster care to the Council.
In compliance with Local Law 145 passed by the New York City Council in 2014 and amended in 2017, ACS submits an annual report on youth in foster care to the Council.
Pursuant to Local Law 182 of 2017, this report includes the number of individuals receiving services for autism spectrum disorders provided directly or through programs administered by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in calendar year 2023.
In compliance with Local Law 50 of 2023, starting March 31, 2024, ACS submits quarterly reports regarding length of stay in ACS Preplacement facilities.
ACS Foster Care Five-Year Plan Progress Report (Fiscal Year 2023) (January 2024): In compliance with Local Law 143 of 2016, ACS produces an annual update regarding the Five-Year Plan to address barriers to permanency for children in foster care.