Keeping Children Safe and Families Together: A Guide for Immigrant Families to Understand Child Abuse and Neglect Laws and Support Services in New York (2008)

GuidesChild Welfare
Written By CACF
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You want to offer your child a wonderful life, but as an immigrant in the United States, you may not know how. Read this brochure to learn what you need to know about the laws that protect children and support families, and also how to get free or low-cost services that can help a struggling family survive—and thrive.

TOPICS COVERED

How the Child Welfare System Works

What Is and Is Not Acceptable

Whom Do These Laws Apply To?

Warning Signs You Should Know

What Happens If You Are the Subject of a Child Abuse Report?

Your Rights If You Are The Subject of a Child Abuse Report

Preventive Services

What do I do if I have problems?

Disclaimer – The information in this brochure may be difficult to understand. You may want to refer to the organizations listed at the back for further information.

CACF

Coalition for Asian American Children and Families (CACF) is the nation’s only pan-Asian children and families’ advocacy organization bringing together community-based organizations as well as youth and community allies to fight for equity for Asian Pacific Americans (APAs).

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