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About Us
Who We Are
The New York State Citizen Review Panels for Child Protective Services, established under federal and state mandate, evaluate state and local child welfare policies & practices.
Panel members include social workers, attorneys, non-profit leaders, parents with lived experience, and more. Many members have been on the Panels since the beginning, showcasing their commitment to bettering the system for all children and families.
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Panel members are not compensated for their services, but may be reimbursed for costs incurred when traveling to or attending Panel meetings and conferences/trainings on the Panels’ behalf. Panel meetings are currently held online.
Over the years, key elements to the Panel’s work have included:
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Writing an Annual Report and Recommendations, which include suggestions to improve the child welfare system in New York State
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Meeting regularly with state and local social services leadership
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Writing to elected officials pushing for legislature related to their recommendations
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Staying connected to voluntary agencies
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Advocating for equity and inclusion for vulnerable populations in New York State
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