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News And Events
Rise Is Hiring: Community Coordinator
July 08, 2020 by
Rise is hiring a full-time Community Coordinator to mobilize NYC parents impacted by the child welfare system to develop a Parents’ Platform for community investment and community-based approaches to preventing and repairing harm. The ideal candidate is a parent who has been personally impacted by the child welfare system, is experienced in leading teams and facilitation, and has worked as an advocate in child welfare and/or community justice movements. Learn more and apply!
Rise & Shine 2020 Graduation
June 18, 2020 by
Rise Stands in Solidarity with the Black Community
June 02, 2020 by
Rise acknowledges the pain and grief that black people are experiencing right now and stands in solidarity with the black community.
Rise Statement Opposing Proposed OCFS Host Homes Regulations
May 11, 2020 by
On January 29, 2020, OCFS posted proposed Host Homes regulations for public comment. The regulations would allow the organization Safe Families for Children (and other approved agencies) to operate overnight respite care in New York State.
Expansion of voluntary, temporary respite options for vulnerable parents is something that Rise supports in concept. That said, we were alarmed in reviewing the regulations to see a picture of respite provision that is out of sync with parents’ self-identified needs. We oppose these regulations and ask OFCS not to approve them. Instead, we urge OCFS to develop a process to hear directly from parents, youth and community advocates to learn more about parents’ needs and develop a model that better meets them.