All children deserve to live without the fear of abuse and neglect. If you suspect that a child is being abused or neglected, make that call.
Report Child Abuse & NeglectIf a child is in immediate danger, call 911. If you suspect child abuse or neglect: Call the NY State Central Register (SCR)
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Parenting is tough, but it should not be tough on children.
It takes all of us working together to give children healthy, happy, and safe childhoods. These resources provide information to help keep children safe.
Burn/Fire Prevention Tips and Resources:
ACS and our partners invite you to join us in spreading awareness about the importance of fire safety. During the winter months especially, many families use portable electric space heaters to help keep warm. The fatal fire that took place on January 9, 2022 in the Bronx - sparked by a defective electric heater and claiming the lives of 17 people, including 8 children - is a tragic reminder to all New Yorkers to practice fire safety.
Please use and share the following fire and burn prevention safety tips and resources:
Preventing Hazards:
A Life to Love: Preventing Accidental Injury to Our Most Cherished Resource
Supporting Families During the COVID-19 Crisis
Due to the unprecedented impact of COVID-19 on New York City, ACS and the City of New York have developed a list of resources for those seeking assistance. The following websites aim to connect New Yorkers and their loved ones to day-to-day resources they may need, including: greater access to food and internet; housing and rental assistance; and medical, mental health and drug treatment services.
New York State’s Abandoned Infant Protection Act
New York State’s Abandoned Infant Protection Act allows a parent to abandon a newborn baby up to 30 days of age anonymously and without fear of prosecution -- if the baby is abandoned in a safe manner. A parent is not guilty of a crime if the infant is left with an appropriate person or in a suitable location and the parent promptly notifies an appropriate person of the infant’s location. A hospital, staffed police or fire station are examples of safe and suitable choices.
For more information regarding the Abandoned Infant Protection Act, call toll free: 1-866-505-SAFE (7233).
We encourage you to get involved in the lives of children in your communities by tutoring, mentoring, coaching, or volunteering.
For opportunities to volunteer, visit NYC Service.
To report abuse and neglect of an adult 18 years old and older, call the New York State Adult Protective Services at 1-844-697-3505. Learn more about NYC services for adults who are physically and/or mentally impaired and need help to live safely in their homes.
Babies sleep safest alone, on their backs, in a bare crib or bassinet—not in bed with you.
Open your heart and home to a child in foster care; become a foster or adoptive parent.
Identify the signs of child abuse and maltreatment. Help protect a child by making a report.
New York City is conducting a survey to improve prevention and child care services.
All apartments with small children are required by law to have window guards.
If you are about to become homeless, Homebase can help you stay out of shelter.
Access more than 1,400 NYC data sets for free, at any time via the NYC Open Data portal.
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