ACS recognizes that young people who are involved in both the child welfare and the justice systems have unique service needs and require special attention to their cases.
A crossover youth is a young person who is involved in both the child welfare and the justice systems.
There are many agencies involved in a crossover youth’s life, including:
Crossover youth generally require more intense services and supports. At the same time, the coordination of services among the many agencies poses unique challenges. By identifying these youth, we can work better with our partners to advocate for them in court.
Confirm is a specialized unit at ACS that identifies and monitors Crossover Youth. Confirm screens youth who have been arrested and notifies case planners already working with the families so that they can respond to the youth’s and families’ needs. Confirm staff are available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to respond to questions from both child welfare staff and justice professionals. They are trained in both systems, and can help staff navigate the other system and can help facilitate communication between the two systems.
(877) KID-CHEK or (212) 966-8146
ACS is an active participant in the citywide Crossover Youth Practice Model which has helped to identify and serve young people to improve their service delivery and outcomes. The Crossover Youth Practice Model (CYPM) is an approach aimed at improving the outcomes for crossover youth.
The CYPM model allows agencies working with the youth to share information and collaborate. The sharing of information among agencies makes it easier for the agencies to work together to manage the youth’s case and better address their needs.
CYPM helps the crossover youth by sharing information between agencies, but the agencies can only share this information with the guardian’s consent. You should always discuss this with your attorney if you have one before signing any consent. Sharing information can:
Find more information about CYPM and resources for staff working with CYPM youth
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