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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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CFR Queens Community Event

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.
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Join Us for CFR’s 2024 Gala

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.
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Rise Magazine State Central Registry Training

This training will provide information about the legislation's four major changes to the SCR and how the changes impact families and communities. It will also provide information about the process for sealing and amending your record in the SCR. This training will be hosted by Rise and facilitated by Melissa Lombreglia, CFR Senior Staff Attorney Advocate.
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Family Policing in NYC Town Hall

Join us on Wednesday, August 30 from 6-7PM on Zoom to discuss the family policing system, parents' rights, and organizing efforts to protect the rights and autonomy of families in New York City. Shayne Larkin, a Senior Social Worker at CFR, will be a speaker on the webinar. This webinar will be offered in English and Spanish.
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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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