Officials fume after revelation of NYC child service agency's failures that led to death of 7 kids: 'Wake-up call'

A recent Post investigation revealed that seven children died while under the care of New York's Administration of Children Services (ACS) since 2024, leading to urgent demands for reform from city leaders. Lawmakers, including former Governor David Paterson, emphasized the inadequacy of existing protections provided by Nixzmary's Law, which he had enacted to enhance child safety. Paterson is advocating for more authority for ACS to intervene in potentially harmful situations. The agency, despite a budget of $2.7 billion, struggles with high turnover and inadequate staffing, exacerbating failures in child protection.

"The Post's reporting is heartbreaking — and a wake-up call. City agencies must act with urgency and coordinate across schools, shelters, hospitals, and law enforcement."

"I thought Nixzmary's Law would go a long way to protect children — as it turns out it didn't go far enough. More needs to be done than what we accomplished back then."

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