CFR Presents: Family Arts Day
Join us on Saturday, October 17 from 12-4 PM for CFR’s Family Arts Day in Manhattan!
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Events
CFR Presents: Community Resource Fair & Family Fun Day – Bronx
Join us on Saturday, October 3 from 12-4 PM for CFR’s Community Resource Fair and Family Fun Day in the Bronx!
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CFR Presents Family Fun Day 2026
Join us on Saturday, July 25 from 12-5 PM for CFR’s third annual Family Fun Day on Staten Island!
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CFR’s 2026 Benefit: Justice Without Barriers–An Evening in Support of Family Defense
On Wednesday, June 10th, we were honored to celebrate alongside so many fearless advocates and generous sponsors at CFR's 24th Annual Benefit: Justice Without Barriers–An Evening in Support of Family Defense.
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Save the Date: CFR’s 2026 Annual Benefit
Please join us on Wednesday, June 10th, 2026 for the Center for Family Representation’s (CFR) 24th Annual Benefit.
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Get to Know CFR Event – Staten Island
Join the Center for Family Representation (CFR) this May for a community event in Staten Island! We welcome everyone from the community to come and meet with CFR staff to learn about the resources we offer and about your rights when interacting with ACS.
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CFR’s 2025 Benefit: Rooted in Justice–Fighting for Families
The Center for Family Representation's (CFR) 2025 Benefit was held on Tuesday, September 16 at Prince George Ballroom in NYC.
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2025 Family Advocacy Day
New York families deserve policies rooted in equity, support, and empowerment. On March 4, CFR will join parents and advocates in Albany to support four essential state bills: the Family Miranda Bill, the Maternal Health, Dignity & Consent Bill, the Anti-Harassment in Reporting Bill, and the Preserving Family Bonds Act.
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The Protective Power of Cash: A Virtual Teach-In on Cash Assistance
Join us for “The Protective Power of Cash: A Virtual Teach-In on Cash Assistance” on Monday, March 3 from 1-2:30 PM. CFR’s Executive Director Tehra Coles will speak on how cash assistance supports family well-being and reduces family policing system involvement.
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Common Terms We Use
Learn more about the common terms we use at CFR and why we choose to use certain language like the family policing system instead of the child welfare system in order to accurately reflect the reality that thousands of Black and Brown families experience every day.
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