Summer Internship Program

The Division of Administration (ADMIN) ensures that ACS has the resources and support necessary to function efficiently and effectively. Offices within ADMIN include Procurement, Facilities, Personnel, Administrative Services, and Accountability and Audit. The division's functions include personnel management as well as building maintenance, workplace safety, health and security, transportation, purchasing of goods and services, graphic services, and records management.

The Division of Child and Family Well-Being (CFWB) works to ensure critical supports to families and children and is rooted in the belief that all New Yorkers should have health resources, and educational, cultural, and social opportunities that support their capacity to thrive. Using a two-generation framework and equity lens, CFWB focuses on leveraging resources, eliminating disparities and barriers, and creating critical connections to valuable information and services that will enhance whole family social capital, health and well-being, education, and economic supports. Our work includes the provision of quality early care and education services, as well as public education campaigns, an equity-focused framework, and a place-based approach via the Community Partnership Programs and Family Enrichment Centers.

The Division of Child Protection (DCP) investigates all allegations of child abuse and neglect that the City receives from the New York Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment. Each year the division investigates about 55,000 reported cases. The division is comprised of approximately 3,500 employees across the five boroughs at nineteen sites. Offices within DCP include Child Protective Borough Offices, Emergency Children’s Services, Special Investigations, Family Preservation and Family Services.

The Division of Family Court Legal Services (FCLS) is responsible for representing Children's Services in child welfare proceedings in the New York City Family Courts. The division provides legal assistance for the agency and foster care provider agencies, and training for attorneys and caseworkers on Family Court practice. Units within FCLS include Family Court Litigation, Legal Support and Training, Legal Compliance, Title IV-E Management, Court Document Dissemination, and Contract Management.

The Division of Family Permanency Services (FPS) ensures that high quality services are provided to children in foster care by providing partner agency staff with technical assistance and services support. Offices within FPS include Older Youth Development Services, Strategic Program Support, Provider Agency Collaboration and Engagement, and Youth Success Services.

The Division of Financial Services (DFS) is responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring the fiscal functions of the agency in accordance with City, State and Federal oversight guidelines. DFS is comprised of five major departments including Budget, Claiming & Revenue Accounting, Finance Audit & Banking, Payment Services, and Revenue Maximization.

The Office of the First Deputy Commissioner (OFDC) plays a significant role in implementing agency goals and carries out ACS' mission to foster a collaborative, community-based, integrated approach to child and family safety, permanency, and well-being. The First Deputy Commissioner serves as the Commissioner's senior delegate and represents the Commissioner when necessary. Offices within OFDC include Children and Family Health, Public-Private Partnerships, and Equity Strategies.

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) is responsible for a wide range of functions that directly support ACS' vision to deliver comprehensive, high-quality services that empower children and families to thrive. Key responsibilities of OHR include the development and implementation of human resources policies and procedures, recruitment and hiring of qualified candidates, onboarding and training of new employees, performance and compensation management, and ensuring compliance with all relevant employment, civil service, and labor laws. In addition to these core functions, OHR offers a variety of employee services, including career development, benefits, and wellness programs.

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) provides innovative IT solutions that effectively address the agency's business and operational requirements. As a central facilitator, OIT plays a crucial role in implementing and ensuring compliance with both city and state, IT and security policies and procedures. By doing so, it ensures the seamless integration of technology across the organization while maintaining adherence to regulatory guidelines and best practices.

The Division of Policy, Planning, and Measurement (PPM) collaborates with every ACS division to bring knowledge to practice. PPM guides systems analysis, strategic improvement, and policy development; monitors and improves the quality of practice at ACS and its provider agencies; trains and develops the direct service workforce; manages research and analytics; and develops new programs. Divisions within PPM include Policy, Program Development & Monitoring, Research & Analytics, Quality Improvement, Training & Workforce Development, and Strategy, Innovation & Planning.

The Division of Preventive Services (DPS) oversees the delivery and monitoring of preventive services for children and families in their community through our contracted providers. DPS aims to reduce the gap between poor infant/child/adolescent developmental and adult outcomes by promoting child and parent well-being, strengthening the ability of parents and guardians to keep their children safe, and reducing the risk of repeat maltreatment, neglect, and placements/re-placements into foster care. Offices within DPS include Preventive Family Team Conferencing, Family Home Care, and OPTA.