On October 22, 2021, Naashia B., Rise parent organizer, testified at the New York State Assembly’s Public Hearing on Family Involvement in the Child Welfare System.
Naashia B’s Testimony to NY State Assembly
October 25, 2021 by
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Imani Worthy Testifies Opposing FEC Expansion
June 16, 2021 by
Rise Parent Leader Imani Worthy testified opposing ACS Family Enrichment Center expansion during the virtual hearing of the NY City Council Committee on General Welfare on 6/14/21.
Shatavia Hurt’s Testimony Opposing ACS Expansion
June 16, 2021 by
Shatavia Hurt testified against ACS Family Enrichment Center (FEC) expansion during the virtual hearing of the NY City Council Committee on General Welfare on 6/14/21.
Black Families Matter: Parents Protest ACS and Family Separation
July 23, 2020 by
PLAN (Parent Legislative Action Network), led by advocate Joyce McMillan, organized a “Black Families Matter” rally on July 18 protesting ACS and family separation.
Here, Shamara Kelly and Tenisha Sanders, recent Rise & Shine graduates, share why it was important to them to attend.
What Is the Rise & Shine Parent Leadership Program?
July 22, 2020 by
Do you have personal experience with ACS Foster Care or Preventive Services?
Do you want to become a voice for your community?
You know your community’s challenges better than anyone else.
Apply for Rise & Shine!