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National Adoption Month

ACS Honors Parents During National Adoption Month

The City celebrates November as National Adoption Month with several events, culminating in a reception for foster and adoptive parents hosted by Mayor Bloomberg. Read more and watch a video of an adoption finalization

November is National Adoption Month

November is National Adoption Month

Opening your heart and home to a child is a wonderful and life-changing experience for parent and child alike. Learn how you can adopt a child and see how adoption changed the life of one child

Wrap to Rap Holiday Party

Wrap to Rap Holiday Party

How do you get more than 100 teens to wrap 1,500 toys in three hours? You throw a party, invite a few celebrities, provide plenty of food and drinks, and get the DJ to turn the music up -- loud. Read more and view pictures

Wrap to Rap Holiday Party

Teenage Moms Win Essay Competition

When these young women found out they were about to become parents, they made up their minds not to become another statistic about young mothers who fail to graduate high school or go to college. Read more and view pictures

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Bright and bubbly, Akeila is a beautiful young lady. She has deep dimples and a smile that will melt your heart. Learn more and inquire about Akeila

	What’s Working Newsletter “What’s Working” is a new quarterly newsletter produced by Children's Services Agency Program Assistance (APA) on promising practices and innovative solutions to strengthen results among child welfare providers. Read Fall 2009 Issue(PDF)
	YouthSuccessNYC.org A one-stop place where teens leaving or aging out of foster care can learn about real resources to get ready life now and after foster care, and share their experiences with other youths.
	Community Partnerships Website The Community Partnerships and the Administration for Children’s Services work hand-in-hand with local community groups, faith-based institutions, non-profits and individuals in New York City neighborhoods to build a safety net for children and families. Visit the Partnerships’ website at www.buildingcpi.org
	For Child Care and Head Start providers: The Universal PreKindergarten Qualification Tool for the 2009-2010 School Year is now available. Learn more
	ACS Focuses on Reducing Stress for CPS The Project focuses on decreasing stress through enhancing resilience skills and increasing social support for the worker. Read More (PDF)
	Child Safety Materials Available The ACS Press Office has child safety materials available including the Prevent Child Abuse and Babies Sleep Safest posters and Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse pamphlets. These materials are in English and Spanish with limited availability in Creole, Korean, Russian and Chinese. We encourage child care facilities, child welfare and community organizations to call 212-341-0999 to request copies.
	Practice Principles for NYC Child Welfare Children’s Services has put in place a model of practice principles for New York City which represents our commitment to keeping the children of the city safe. Read the practice principles
	ACCESS NYC - Benefit Information. One Place. Screen your family for over 30 City, State and Federal health and human service benefit programs. In addition to screening, you can learn about the programs, how to apply, where to go, and even print filled in applications. Visit ACCESS NYC For news about ACCESS NYC, read its newsletter (PDF)

Safety Reforms Update

Safeguarding Our Children: Safety reforms Update (November 2008)
Read the Update (PDF)

Archives: Sept. 2007 Update (PDF)

Report of the Interagency Task Force on Child Welfare and Safety

Report of the Interagency Task Force on Child Welfare and Safety. Read the report

Rethinking Child Care

Rethinking Child Care
An Integrated Plan for Early Childhood Development in New York City. Read the Plan

Become a Foster or Adoptive Parent, Call 212-676-WISH. Click for more info

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	Every child deserves to be safe. If you suspect child abuse or neglect, call the State Central Register at 800-342-3720 or call 311 and ask to be connected to the hotline. DO NOT USE THIS WEBSITE TO REPORT CHILD ABUSE! TDD: 1-800-638-5163 If a child is in immediate danger, call 911. More info about child abuse Mandated Reporters: 1-800-635-1522 Mandated reporters are required by law to report child abuse or neglect. More info about making a report as a mandated reporter All calls are confidential



	Parents who are unable to care for their newborn infants may anonymously and legally leave their infant at a safe place such as a hospital. Click here for more information, or call: 866-505-SAFE (7233)

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	Resources for Foster and Adoptive Families


	Contact Information for Children, Families and Caregivers in New York City

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