Events Archives: 2008
December 4, 2008
Children's Services Honors Two
NYPD Officers
At the December 4, 2008 Childstat
meeting, Children's Services honored two officers of the NYPD for their able
assistance and quick-thinking on a child abuse investigation earlier this
year. Read
more
November 23, 2008
"Kids At Heart" Brings Cheer to
Youth in Care
About 300 children in New York
City foster care gathered at the Chelsea Piers Field House for Kids At Heart, a
free, fun-filled, circus-themed event hosted by the National Council For
Adoption (NCFA) along with the Administration for Children's Services. Learn
more and view pictures of the event
October 11, 2008
Let the Good Times Roll
Children's Services and
the Parent Advisory Work Group hosted a special Parent Appreciation Day on
Saturday, October 11th at Harlem Lanes in Manhattan. Learn more and view pictures
October 11, 2008
Children's Services Graduates 340 New Child Protective
Specialists and 39 Investigative Consultants
The new crop of CPS workers is the first graduation class
since ACS launched its new recruitment campaign in March of this year. The
training took place at Children's Services' James Satterwhite Academy. Learn more and view pictures
October 3, 2008
Beauty Salon Training
Project Raises Domestic Violence Awareness
The
first round of trainings to help beauty salon operations identify domestic
violence has been successful in Washington Heights, even as the issue continues
to be a concern for families citywide. Learn
more and view pictures
August 15, 2008
Children's Services Creates Child
and Family Friendly Spaces
Bright new
spaces and sweeping vistas await many families using new visiting rooms at
Children’s Services. When families enter the visiting room at the Manhattan
borough office location at 110 William Street, they are greeted by the
“Waterfall” public arts project on one side and 20th floor views of magnificent
architectural buildings nearby. In Richmond Hill, Queens, there is another
family visiting site, located in a one-family brick house, complete with an
outdoor playground and multiple visiting rooms inside. Learn more and view photos
July 18, 2008
Conference Targets Youth Leaving Care
“Who is this young person connected with when they
leave here? Where do they go or are they alone? It’s unacceptable for them to
leave care without getting connected to someone.” That was the challenge posed
by Lorraine Stephens, Deputy Commissioner of Family Permanency Services, on July
11th at the first of what will be a regular meeting between Children’s Services’
Office of Youth Development and foster care providers working with young
people. Learn more and
view photos of the event
July 16, 2008
ACS Honors Long Service Staff
Children's Services Personnel and Community and
Government Affairs Divisions recently held Employee Recognition events for a
number of staff who have achieved at least 10 years of service with the City.
Learn more and view photos of the event
July 11, 2008
A Parents-Eye View of Family Conferences
A full house was on hand Friday, July 11, as the
ACS Parents Advisory Workgroup (PAWG) gathered various people in a consortium to
learn more about the Family Team Conference model of Improved Outcomes for
Children.
Learn more and view photos of the event
June 5, 2008
Children's Services Leadership Academy
Graduates Second Class of Managers
The Leadership Academy is a professional development
opportunity designed specifically for key managers and leaders in Children's
Services borough offices.
Learn more and view photos of the event
April
24, 2008
ACS Staff Bring Their Children to
Work
For more than six years,
staff at ACS have been taking part in Take Our Children to Work Day, and this
year's activities have proven especially popular.
Learn More & View Photos
February 2008
Children’s Services Celebrates Black
History Month
Children’s Services
staff marked the beginning of Black History Month on February 1, 2008 with a
lively entertainment event that affirmed the values of commitment and personal
responsibility.
Learn more and view photos
January 15, 2008
National Mentoring
Month
What better way to start the
New Year than with a resolution to become a MENTOR! Children’s Services joins
cities and states across the country in a call for caring adults to become
mentors and make a difference in the life of a young person in foster care.
Learn More
January
8, 2008
New Class of Investigative Consultants
The latest group of Investigative Consultants is
now on board at Children’s Services. The IC’s are former law enforcement
investigators who have been deployed into the field to work with child
protective managers and specialists (CPS) on their investigations.
Learn More
January 4, 2008
Holiday Gifts Bring Holiday Joy to FPP Children
Children’s
Services Family Preservation Program staff celebrated with FPP families at a
holiday gift giving reception, bringing smiles and joy to children’s faces. FPP
joined in hosting the party with the NYC REACHING Project Star Team from Siemens
IT Solutions and Services, Inc.
Learn more and view photos
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