NY: New York Class-Action Lawsuit Alleges Kin Caregivers are Denied Rights by Foster Care System
Imprint – November 11, 2021
Legal advocates for children in New York City have filed a federal lawsuit against the city and state alleging officials unjustly prohibit relatives from becoming foster parents due to prior criminal offenses and allegations of child abuse and neglect – even when they are decades old or never resulted in a conviction. The class-action suit, filed Wednesday by The Legal Aid Society and Dechert LLP in eastern New York’s U.S. District Court, states that current practices deprive vulnerable children of the opportunity to live with family, widely considered the best placement for foster children’s well-being and long-term outcomes.
Also: United States District Court, Eastern District of New York Class Action Complaint: https://legalaidnyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Complaint-2021.11.10.pdf

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