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@NYSenatorRamos & @votejgr spent a week living on the avg. human services wage of just $20/hour. They agree: nonprofit human services workers deserve nothing less than a 7.8% investment on ALL State human services contracts. #WeCantWait #JustPay amny.com/opinion/help-n…

We're excited to announce that our annual benefit will be held on 9/16 @ Prince George Ballroom in NYC. Join us as we celebrate the individuals & organizations—like you—who partner with CFR to empower parents, protect youth & strengthen families. bit.ly/4iOuZeb

This is in anticipation of @NYCCouncil passing a resolution in support of the New York for All Act (@CMShahanaHanif) as well as a resolution in support of the Access to Representation Act (@crystalforbk).

TODAY 3/12: There will be a New York for All Act (statewide sanctuary bill) press conference @ 12PM on the steps of Tweed Courthouse (52 Chambers) alongside immigrant rights organizations, unions, faith leaders & more.

❗HAPPENING NOW: 300+ nonprofit human services workers are in Albany for the Human Services State Advocacy Day demanding a 7.8% investment on ALL State human services contracts. Rising costs are pushing nonprofits to the brink. We can’t wait for 7.8! #FundHumanServices #JustPay

Yesterday, CFR joined impacted parents & advocates in Albany for Family Advocacy Day to support 4 vital bills: Family Miranda, Anti-Harassment in Reporting, Maternal Health, Dignity & Consent, & Preserving Family Bonds. We urge lawmakers to listen to families & pass these bills.

We write during #BlackHistoryMonth to urge state legislators to pass bills that inform, support & empower families rather than subjecting them to cycles of harm & separation. bit.ly/3XlrXps @BklynDefender @BronxDefenders @NeighborhoodDef @CityLimitsNews

Passing #FamilyMiranda is now more essential than ever, with the Trump administration seeking to make it even easier to take children away from their families.

We agree with @DorothyERoberts that Kennedy’s comments “reinforce harmful racist stereotypes about Black children & communities while disregarding Black family bonds & autonomy." bit.ly/4hUoVRr

JOIN US: New York families deserve policies rooted in equity, support, & empowerment! Join parents, advocates, & attorneys in Albany on March 4th to call on the legislature to stand in defense of families. RSVP: bit.ly/march4familyad…

A LANDMARK RULING! @Orrick @nyulaw @LegalAidNYC Amici: @ACLU @NYCLU @AFPhq @Center4FamRep @ChildrensRights @DayOneNY @empirejustice @herjusticenyc @incendiilaw @LegalMomentum @NACCchildlaw @NCYLnews @NeighborhoodDef @nylag @SFFNY @BronxDefenders nytimes.com/2025/02/05/nyr…

.@GovKathyHochul’s budget proposal broke our hearts. 💔 Instead of a full 7.8% investment in human services, she proposed a 2.1% “inflation adjustment,” falling short of the funding we deserve. 📨 Email your State legislators to fight for #JustPay: bit.ly/JustPay-Valent…

This Valentine’s Day is the time to show the human services sector - and our communities - some love by emailing your legislators to demand the wages and funding we deserve. ❤️ 📨 Send an email for #JustPay by 2/14: bit.ly/JustPay-Valent…

"As a survivor of domestic violence, I thought I would be supported and heard,” Ms. W. said in a statement. “Instead, the Family Court subjected me and my baby to months of traumatic A.C.S. surveillance. I’m so glad that other families won’t have to go through what my family did.”

bit.ly/3WTHAUT We're gratified that this decision affirms what our clients have always known to be the truth: ACS involvement doesn't keep them safe, it only increases their trauma. Instead of subjecting struggling parents to more fear through surveillance and punishment, families deserve resources and support

Join us on Tues. 1/28 @ 12pm noon for a special Instagram Live session with CFR staff to learn more about our Criminal Defense & Youth Defense Practice teams. 📢 To be notified about our Live session, make sure you're following our IG account: instagram.com/center4famrep

This #MLKday2025 we acknowledge that systemic racism continues to negatively impact Black people in every aspect of their lives. Dismantling the systems that perpetuate this reality is the only solution to ending the racism ingrained in so many of our institutions.

@CMAlexaAviles @NYCMayor Experiences with city agencies colluding with ICE, like @Center4FamRep client Jennifer & @BronxDefenders Kelvin, for whom the city facilitated detention - or who feel deep fear as increased policing permeates our local schools + institutions, like @MaketheRoadNY youth spoke to;

Únase CFR este febrero para un evento especial en la comunidad en Queens! Tendremos café y bocadillos, actividades para niños y artículos para que se lleve a casa con su familia. CFR también compartirá información sobre sus derechos al interactuar con diversos sistemas.

Join CFR for a special community event in Queens! We'll have light refreshments, activities for kids & items for you to take home. We'll also share info about your rights when interacting w/ various systems. Everyone is welcome! Register here: bit.ly/4g6YINE