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.

Please join us on Wednesday, June 10th, 2026 for the Center for Family Representation’s (CFR) 24th Annual Benefit.

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.

The Center for Family Representation's (CFR) 2025 Benefit was held on Tuesday, September 16 at Prince George Ballroom in NYC.

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.

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.

Join CFR this February for a special community event in Queens! We'll have light refreshments, activities for kids, and items for your family to take home. CFR staff will also share important information about your rights when interacting with various systems.

Join the Narrowing the Front Door Workgroup and other guests for a thoughtful discussion on the evolution and impact of the family policing system. CFR’s Executive Director Tehra Coles will moderate.

The Center for Family Representation's 2024 Gala will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Edison Ballroom. CFR’s gala is the organization’s largest fundraising event of the year and is typically attended by more than 350 guests from across the sector, including prominent law firms and leaders in New York’s civic and business community, all of whom are dedicated to improving outcomes for the city’s most vulnerable families.