Child Welfare Groups Speak Out Against Funding Cuts in Proposed Budget

"Child welfare advocacy groups are criticizing the governor for proposing to defund the Close to Home juvenile justice placement program and cap New York City’s child welfare services funding stream.

The New York State Child Welfare Coalition (NYSCWC) views these potential policy changes, proposed in the Executive Budget, as a considerable step backwards. The CWC, along with other child welfare advocate groups, fear that the quality of life for the city youth who rely on the continued funding of these services will be diminished.

According to the CWC, since the implementation of Raise the Age is slated to triple the number of juvenile cases, the eradication of the Close to Home program will leave New York City with no resources to support Raise the Age..."

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