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Agency-Wide Reports
Child Welfare
Early Care and Education
Juvenile Justice
Immigrant Services and Language Affairs

Agency-Wide Reports

Annual Community District Snapshots CY 2022: These reports provide community district child welfare, child care, and juvenile justice statistics.

Child Welfare

Child Welfare Indicators Annual Report: 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007

NYC Child Welfare Indicators Quarterly Report: 2024: Q3, Q2, Q1, 2023: Q4, Q3, Q2, Q1, 2022: Q4, Q3, Q2, Q1, 2021: Q4, Q3, Q2, Q1, 2020 Q4, Q3, Q2, Q1, 2019 Q4, Q3, Q2, Q1, 2018 Q4, Q3, Q2, Q1

Abuse/Neglect Reports: 2017 - 2022, 2016 - 2021, 2015 - 2020: These tables display the annual number of investigations and indication rate by Community District.

Demographics of Children and Parents at Steps in the Child Welfare System: 2023, 2022

ACS-DYCD Annual Report Regarding Sexually Exploited Youth: 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 (Annual NYC Safe Harbour Report to the City Council)

Report on Preventive Services Utilization: 2024: Q3, Q2, Q1, 2023: Q4, Q3, Q2, Q1, 2022: Q4, Q3, Q2, Q1, 2021: Q4, Q3, Q2, Q1, 2020 Q4, Q3, Q2, Q1, 2019 Q4, Q3, Q2, Q1, 2018 Q4, Q3, Q2, Q1

Use of Psychiatric Medication by Children in Foster Care: In compliance with Local Law 34 of 2022, ACS submits quarterly reports and annual fiscal year reports regarding the use of psychiatric medication by children in foster care.

Quarterly Reports: 2025: Q1 2024: Q4, Q3, Q2, Q1, 2023: Q4, Q3, Q2, Q1, 2022: Q4

Annual Reports: FY 2023, FY 2022

Placement Statistics: 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017

Foster Care Statistics: 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019: These tables display the number of youth in foster care on the last day of the year by Community District.

Foster Care 5 year plans pursuant to Local Law 143 of 2016:

Foster Care Strategic Blueprint: FY 2019 - FY 2023

Foster Care Strategic Blueprint: FY 2016 - FY 2018

Foster Care Progress Reports: 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017- 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 Year End, 2016 Mid-Year

Youth Experience Survey (May 2023): In compliance with Local Law 146 of 2016, ACS conducts an annual survey of all youth in foster care age 13 and older, regarding their experiences in foster care. ACS submits this report with findings from the survey to the New York City Council. This report is also required to be posted on the ACS website.

Report on Youth in Foster Care: 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016: In compliance with Local Law 145 passed by the New York City Council in 2014 and amended in 2016, ACS submits an annual report on youth in foster care to the Council.

Educational Continuity of Children in Foster Care:

School Year
2022 - 2023

2021 - 2022

2020 - 2021

2019 - 2020

2018 - 2019

2017 - 2018

2016 - 2017

High School Graduation Rates of Youth in Foster Care: 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 In compliance with Local Law 147 passed by the New York City Council in 2016, ACS submits an annual report on high school graduation rates of youth in foster care to the Council. This report is also required to be posted on the ACS website.

Government-Issued Personal Identification for Youth in Foster Care: 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018 In compliance with Local Law 141 passed by the New York City Council in 2016, ACS submits an annual report on government issued personal identification for youth in foster care to the Council. This report is also required to be posted on the ACS website.

Foster Care Scorecard: 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018 The Foster Care Scorecard is an annual summary of the performance of foster care programs serving New York City’s youth and families.

Prevention Services Family Experience Survey: In compliance with Local Law 17 of 2018, ACS submits this annual report of family experiences in prevention services, based on responses to an annual survey:

Prevention Services Family Experience Survey 2021

Prevention Services Family Experience Survey 2022

Prevention Services Family Experience Survey 2023

Children Served in Preventive Services: This table displays the annual number of children who received child welfare preventive services by Community District in calendar year 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017.

New Preventive Cases: This table displays the annual number of new child welfare preventive cases by Community District in calendar year 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017.

Annual Child Fatality Review Reports: 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2015-2016, 2012-2014: In compliance with Local Law 19 of 2018, ACS publishes an annual report on its child fatality reviews. Reports are published 18 months after the end of each calendar year and are required to be posted on the ACS website.

Length of Stay in ACS Pre-placement Facilities: 2024: Q3, Q2, Q1 In compliance with Local Law 50 of 2023, starting March 31, 2024, ACS submits quarterly reports regarding length of stay in ACS Preplacement facilities.

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Early Care and Education

Head Start Annual Report 2017-2018

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Juvenile Justice

Close to Home Annual Report: 2017, 2016

Detention Admissions: 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019: This table displays the annual number of Detention admissions by Community District

Annual Incident Data Report:

Annual Detention Incident Report Fiscal Year 2023

Close to Home Incident Report Fiscal Year 2023

Annual Detention and Close to Home Child Abuse and Neglect Allegations Report Fiscal Year 2023

Detention Demographics Report Fiscal Year 2022

Close to Home Demographics Report Fiscal Year 2022

Annual Detention Incident Report Fiscal Year 2022

Close to Home Incident Report Fiscal Year 2022

Close to Home Incident Report Fiscal Year 2021

Detention Fiscal Year 2021

Non-Secure Placement and Limited-Secure Placement Fiscal Year 2021

Detention Fiscal Year 2020

Non-Secure Placement and Limited Secure Placement Fiscal Year 2020

Detention Fiscal Year 2019

Non-Secure Placement and Limited Secure Placement Fiscal Year 2019

Close to Home Admissions: This table displays the annual number of Close to Home admissions by Community District in calendar year 2018

Detention Fiscal Year 2018

Non-Secure Placement and Limited Secure Placement Fiscal Year 2018

Detention Fiscal Year 2017

Non-Secure Placement and Limited Secure Placement Fiscal Year 2017

Detention Fiscal Year 2016

Non-Secure Placement and Limited Secure Placement Fiscal Year 2016

Detention Fiscal Year 2015

Non-Secure Placement Fiscal Year 2015

Detention Fiscal Year 2014

Non-Secure Placement Fiscal Year 2014

Detention Fiscal Year 2013

Non-Secure Placement Fiscal Year 2013

2011 Annual

Quarterly Incident Data Report:

Non-Secure Placement and Limited Secure Placement:

Fiscal Year 2024: Q4, Q3, Q2, Q1
Fiscal Year 2023: Q4, Q3, Q2, Q1
Fiscal Year 2022: Q4, Q3, Q2, Q1
Fiscal Year 2021: Q4, Q3, Q2, Q1
Fiscal Year 2020: Q4, Q3, Q2, Q1
Fiscal Year 2019: Q4, Q3, Q2, Q1
Fiscal Year 2018: Q4, Q3, Q2, Q1
Fiscal Year 2017: Q4, Q3, Q2, Q1
Fiscal Year 2016: Q4, Q3, Q2, Q1
Fiscal Year 2015: Q4, Q3, Q2, Q1
Fiscal Year 2014: Q4, Q3, Q2, Q1

Detention:

Fiscal Year 2024: Q4, Q3, Q2, Q1
Fiscal Year 2023: Q4, Q3, Q2, Q1
Fiscal Year 2022: Q4, Q3, Q2, Q1
Fiscal Year 2021: Q4, Q3, Q2, Q1
Fiscal Year 2020: Q4, Q3, Q2, Q1
Fiscal Year 2019: Q4, Q3, Q2, Q1
Fiscal Year 2018: Q4, Q3, Q2, Q1
Fiscal Year 2017: Q4, Q3, Q2, Q1
Fiscal Year 2016: Q4, Q3, Q2, Q1
Fiscal Year 2015: Q4, Q3, Q2, Q1
Fiscal Year 2014: Q4, Q3, Q2, Q1
Fiscal Year 2013: Q4, Q3, Q2, Q1
Fiscal Year 2012: Q4, Q3, Q2, Q1
Fiscal Year 2011: Q4, Q3, Q2, Q1

Horizon Juvenile Center:

Fiscal Year 2020: Q1
Fiscal Year 2019: Q4, Q3, Q2

2019 Horizon Specialized Juvenile Center Annual Incident Data Report Q2-Q4

2019 Horizon Specialized Juvenile Center Demographic Data

Annual Demographic Data:

Detention Demographics Report Fiscal Year 2023

Close to Home Demographics Report Fiscal Year 2023

Detention Fiscal Year 2021

Non-Secure Placement and Limited-Secure Placement Demographics Report Fiscal Year 2021

Detention Fiscal Year 2020

Non-Secure Placement and Limited-Secure Placement Demographics Report to City Council Fiscal Year 2020

Detention Fiscal Year 2019

Non-Secure Placement and Limited Secure Placement Demographics Report to City Council Fiscal Year 2019

Detention Fiscal Year 2018

Non-Secure Placement and Limited Secure Placement Fiscal Year 2018

Detention Fiscal Year 2017

Non-Secure Placement and Limited Secure Placement Fiscal Year 2017

Detention Fiscal Year 2016

Non-Secure Placement and Limited-Secure Placement Fiscal Year 2016

Detention Fiscal Year 2015

Non-Secure Placement Fiscal Year 2015

Detention Fiscal Year 2014

Non-Secure Placement Fiscal Year 2014

Detention Fiscal Year 2013

Non-Secure Placement Fiscal Year 2013

Fiscal Year 2012

Fiscal Year 2011

Child Abuse and Neglect Reports:

Fiscal Year 2022

Fiscal Year 2021

Fiscal Year 2020

Fiscal Year 2019

Fiscal Year 2018

Fiscal Year 2017

Fiscal Year 2016

Fiscal Year 2015

Fiscal Year 2014

Fiscal Year 2013

Fiscal Year 2012

Fiscal Year 2011

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Immigrant Services and Language Affairs

Language Access Implementation Plan: 2021, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015, 2009

Addendum: Reporting Questions for Local Law 73 CY 2022

Addendum: Reporting Questions for Local Law 73 CY 2021

Addendum: Reporting Questions for Local Law 73 CY 2020

Policy and Procedure on Special Immigrant Juvenile Status and Immigration Services (2013)

Local Law 6 of 2010: 2013 Report

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