Who is over ACS?

Who is over ACS?

Commissioner David Hansell Mayor de Blasio appointed David A. Hansell Commissioner of the Administration for Children’s Services in February 2017. Commissioner Hansell has committed his career to serving vulnerable communities and expanding opportunity for low-income individuals and families.

How do I contact ACS by phone?

Contact ACS

1. [email protected].
2. Phone. (800) 227-5558 (US) (202) 872-4600 (Worldwide)
3. Service Hours. Society service representatives are available Monday through Friday (except holidays) from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

How do I find my ACS case?

Get Help With Your Case

1. Helpline – (212) 676-9421.
2. Incarcerated parents may call collect – (212) 619-1309 or (212) 341-3322.
3. Teletype for the hearing impaired – (212) 442-1447.

How do I contact ACS NYC?

Call 311 in NYC or the New York State Central Register (SCR) directly at 1(800) 342-3720.

What did ACS used to be called?

the Bureau of Child Welfare
When the agency was first created under Mayor John Lindsay’s administration, it was known as the Bureau of Child Welfare (or BCW).

What happens when ACS is called on you?

Generally ACS opens a case based upon an anonymous tip or phone call to the child abuse hotline. The next thing the parent knows, a full blown investigation is occurring and the parent is being called to court with the threat that their child or children is going to be placed into foster care.

What is the difference between CPS and ACS?

Telephone and personal-visit interviews for the 50 states and the District of Columbia. The CPS is a voluntary survey. The ACS includes a person at the address where they are at the time of the survey if they have been there, or will be there, more than 2 months, whether or not they have a “usual residence elsewhere.”

Do I have to let ACS in my house?

Once an ACS agent begins an investigation, they are required to visit your home within 24-48 hours of receiving a report of child abuse or neglect. According to the ACS website, ACS will: Make an unannounced visit to your home within 24 – 48 hours. Demand to see and speak to all your children or those you supervise.

Do you have to let ACS in my house?

Can ACS take my child?

If your caseworker and the supervisor determine that no safety interventions can be put in place to eliminate the imminent danger to your child, ACS will seek a Family Court order to remove your child and place your child into foster care.

How do I report an ACS worker?

To report complaints about ACS or a foster care agency, call (212) 676-9421.

What services do ACS provide?

The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes safety and well-being of New York City’s children and families by providing child welfare, juvenile justice, and early care and education services.