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.
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 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).
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.
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.
The Interagency Foster Care Task Force (the Task Force) was created following the enactment of Local Law 144 of 2016, and charged with issuing recommendations to improve services and outcomes for youth in and aging out of foster care.
The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS), in partnership with our foster care provider agencies, conducted the annual Foster Care Youth Experience Survey in accordance with Local law 146 of 2016.The legislation, which was introduced by City Council Member Donovan Richards.