How does the federal shutdown affect NYC children and families?

Child Welfare, Childcare/Youth Services, Families and PovertyAbigail KramerOctober 9, 2013budget, child welfare, childcare, DYCD, family support, funding, poverty, shutdown Comments

For Years, Half of all NYPD Trespass Stops Were in Public Housing

Juvenile JusticeAbigail KramerOctober 25, 2012child welfare, juvenile justice, police, youth Comments

What's the Matter with Staten Island?

Child Welfare, Childcare/Youth Services, Families and PovertyAbigail KramerJune 21, 2012abuse, ACS, child protection, child welfare, child welfare system, childcare, family court, foster care, neglect, Staten Island Comment

Audio Slideshow: A Home for Former Foster Youth

Child Welfare, Mental HealthAbigail KramerJanuary 12, 2011aging out, child welfare, foster care, foster youth, supportive housingComment

Pivot Point: Managing the Transformation of Child Welfare in NYC

This report documents contradictions that have emerged as the city reduces the size of its foster care system, but struggles to boost investments in the alternative, preventive family support services that help keep families stable and together.