Services for vulnerable families face red tape and funding shortage
Northern Rivers Family of Services CEO Bill Gettman identifies red tape to cut and state funding increases for human services.
Insurance costs hindering foster care placements
Northern Rivers Executive Director Bill Gettman discusses the rising insurance costs facing voluntary foster care agencies.
State-directed services for kids with special needs on chopping block
Northern Rivers Family of Services Executive Director Bill Gettman warns about a potential cut to "health homes."
Treating kids with severe mental health needs
We explore the state's psychiatric care system for children with severe mental health needs, including the role of hospitals.
Nonprofits contracting with the state want a cost of living raise
The human services sector of nonprofits in New York want a 2.7 percent raise from the state to keep up with inflation.
Justice Center head departing for Human Rights post
Denise Miranda is leaving the Justice Center to take over at the Division of Human Rights
OPWDD leader to depart in summer
Kerri Neifeld plans to leave her post overseeing services and programs for New Yorkers with developmental disabiltiies
Foster care system in need of significant state investment
April 26, 2021 - The foster care system in New York has gone through the wringer during the pandemic and this year's state budget didn't make any significant investments to address the needs of the system, according to
