Save the Date: CFR’s 20th Anniversary Gala Honoring Riché McKnight

June 14, 2022

The Center for Family Representation’s 20th Anniversary Gala will be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Cipriani 25 Broadway. We will be honoring CFR Board member Riché McKnight, for his exceptional support and commitment to our mission – keeping families together.

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Past Events

April 07, 2022

ABA National Conference on Parent Representation

Hosted by the ABA with the National Alliance for Parent Representation, this event is designed for advocates who focus on parent advocacy in the child welfare system. The agenda of workshops, facilitated small group discussions, and plenary sessions will move the parent representation practice forward and improve outcomes for children and families.

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Past Events

March 25, 2022

Aiding Ukraine: Initial Temporary Protected Status Applications

Hosted by NYSBA, participants will receive information about the Temporary Protected Status program and learn the basics of how to help individuals from TPS eligible countries file initial applications and supporting documents. Eligibility criteria, common pitfalls, and other practice pointers will be discussed.

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Past Events

December 08, 2021

Narrowing the Front Door to the Child Welfare System

In NYC, the COVID-19 shutdown forced a temporary but radical reduction in the child welfare system—halving the number of reports, investigations, and family separations. Hosted by Fordham’s Graduate School of Social Service, join an diverse group of allies as they envision a new future.

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Past Events

October 21, 2021

Thank You

A special thanks to everyone who joined us for this unique experience to learn more about the child welfare and juvenile justice systems and the mothers, fathers and youth we advocate for and represent every day through our holistic model.

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