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.
First Lady Chirlane McCray and d Deputy Mayor for Strategic Policy Initiatives Richard Buery announced the launching of "Generation NYC" a mobile app designed to aid young New Yorkers navigate young adulthood.
First Lady McCray announced she'd spearhead “Faith in Action Against Domestic Violence,” the first weekend-long event in New York City dedicated to raising awareness about intimate partner violence within the faith community.
First Lady Chirlane McCray announced the launch of New York City's first-ever, web-based portal, NYCHOPE, dedicated to providing resources to survivors and information to all City residents about how to help someone experiencing domestic violence.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Fariña announced that 3-K for All will expand to four more community school districts over the next three years, increasing the City’s commitment to fully funding free, full-day, from eight community school districts by 2020 to 12 districts.
The New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS), Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence and Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice announced a significant expansion of services to protect families at risk of, or experiencing, domestic violence.
City will invest additional $3.9 million to prevent and reduce domestic violence, including healthy relationship education in middle schools, a new comprehensive web-based portal and public awareness campaign, and new resources to help survivors stay in their homes.