CWW Event: Reimagining Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare for Teens, Families and Communities
The Bloomberg administration is seeking major changes in how the city works with teens in juvenile justice, child protection and foster care. Can the city steer more young people away from both foster care and juvenile justice--and work with more parents and teens to help them stay together? On Feb. 2, we host a discussion with ACS Commissioner Ron Richter and others. Plus, we mark the release of our latest CWW report. RSVP »
upcoming event
Tuesday, Feb. 7
Insideschools.org forum: How to apply to public elementary school
Join Clara Hemphill, the staff of Insideschools.org, and other experts with answers to questions about what to look for in an elementary school, how and when to register, programs for gifted and talented students and more. RSVP »
upcoming event
Tuesday, Feb. 23
The Detention Dilemma: Families, Security and Immigrant Rights
Recent reports draw attention to the continuing expansion and privatization of immigrant detention centers and the violation of immigrants' rights throughout the process of detention and deportation. What are the effects of the current situation? Can the detention system do a better job? RSVP»
news brief
child welfare watch
Governor Decides: For juvenile justice, kids belong close to home
Under Cuomo's proposed budget, New York City would cut the number of kids it sends to state-run juvenile justice facilities by more than two-thirds. But the plan leaves many unanswered questions about how an expanded city-run juvenile justice system would operate.
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Feet in Two Worlds
In this podcast, Fi2W reporter Ewa Kern-Kedrychoska explains that if you're looking for the center of community life for Polish immigrants in Brooklyn you should check out the local pharmacy. LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE »
Insideschools.org InsideSCOOP blog
Elementary schools have started accepting kindergarten applications for the 2012-13 school year. Welcome to the wacky world of New York City's elementary school admissions. READ MORE »
