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Next Steps: Help Pass Legislation for More Judges!

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You made your voice heard for families! But there is one more step…

Thanks to your efforts calling the governor’s office and sending letters and emails, CFR families are one step closer to more quickly reunifying with their children. Governor Cuomo has signed the Judiciary Budget to include funding for at least 20 additional Family Court judges throughout New York State. Read this press release from the New York State Coalition for More Family Court Judges for more information.

But our work is not finished. We still need to pass the legislation necessary to distribute the judges where they are most needed. This is where you come in…

Take Action: Please Send A Letter to Legislators Today!

Thank you for your advocacy. Your efforts will make a real difference for CFR families and their children–and for all vulnerable families throughout New York State.

 

The COVID-19 crisis affects us all. As always, the Center for Family Representation (CFR) is working to keep families together. Our attorneys, social workers, and parent advocates continue to support families whose children are at risk of foster care or incarceration in Manhattan and Queens. Most courts are now using phone or video for hearings. You can reach CFR staff by email, text, or phone. If you are a CFR client, please call 212-691-0950 if you cannot reach your defense team or if you have a question about your case. Español