NY: New York To Tap Federal Funds For Parents and Kids Legal Costs in Child Welfare Cases
Imprint – July 19, 2021
Aiming to “enhance the quality of legal representation for children and parents in child welfare proceedings,” New York state officials have released a plan to draw on newly available federal funds for attorneys handling abuse and neglect cases. The stakes are high for low-income parents being investigated or accused of child maltreatment – and for children who may be separated from their families. And a quality lawyer is increasingly viewed as critical for best outcomes.
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