Last year, my six year old son, Zade, hosted a Mother’s Day party for me. It was the first time he really seemed to appreciate the meaning of the holiday [...]
Supporting Families as a CFR Social Worker
In celebration of National Social Work Month in March, Chloe Junge, a Senior Social Worker at CFR, discusses her experiences advocating for families in the child welfare system. As a [...]
Race and the Child Welfare System
As a bilingual Family Advocate at the Center for Family Representation, I work with diverse families as they navigate the complexities of the child welfare system. As a woman of [...]
CFR Wins Important Appeal
On December 26th, 2012, CFR won a groundbreaking appeal that clarifies the Family Court’s role in reunifying families and potentially will impact practice throughout New York State. CFR’s client Marie [...]
Advocating for Families: A Volunteer Story
by Bobbie Crosby In my search for a volunteer activity, I knew I wanted to make a real difference in people’s lives. Since I was interested in advocacy work, a [...]
The Story of CFR’s Founding
Ten years ago, low income families in New York City who faced losing their children to foster care had very little support in the family court and child welfare systems. [...]
Welcome to CFR’s New Website!
In honor of our 10th anniversary, CFR is thrilled to welcome you to our new website! Please take a moment to read about our important work, to learn about the [...]
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