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New York Needs More Family Court Judges

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CFR’s families need your help. Make YOUR voice heard today!

Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson discusses her support for more Family Court judges during a press conference in Albany on March 5th.
Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson discusses her support for more Family Court judges during a press conference in Albany on March 5th.

Please call Governor Cuomo today using these instructions and urge him to appoint more Family Court Judges in New York State!

 New York faces a serious shortage of Family Court judges–when parents cannot get a court date, their children must stay in foster care longer than necessary.

To combat the crisis in the court system, on March 5th, CFR traveled to Albany as part of the Coalition for More Family Court Judges. We urged members of the Senate and Assembly to appoint at least 20 more Family Court judges in New York State. We are so grateful to the legislators who listened to our stories and pledge their support for the cause.

But we still need YOUR help. Click here to make your voice heard! Thank you for helping CFR bring even more families back together as quickly and safely as possible.

Read more about the New York State Coalition for More Family Court Judges and how to get involved.

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