Date
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Time
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Location Name
Mesquite
Name
A Specialized Model of Foster Care for Youth with CSEC: Lessons Learned in Policy and Practice
Track
Service Providers
Speakers
Madeline Hehir, New York State Office of Children and Family Services
Lori Stella, The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie
Lori Stella, The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie
Description
The Families First Prevention Services Act supported the creation of congregate foster care programs to provide “high-quality residential care and supportive services to children and youth who have been found to be, or are at risk of becoming, sex trafficking victims” -- without defining key terms. This interactive discussion will explore how the NYS model of care was developed from the perspective of a service provider agency and state licensing/oversight agency. Presenters will share successes, lessons learned, and questions yet to be resolved.