The Department of Investigation’s Examination of Foster Care Services Provided by St. Christopher’s Inc.

January 14, 2005 The Department of Investigation's Examination of Foster Care Services Provided by St. Christopher's Inc. The New York City Administration for Children's Services (ACS) is charged with protecting children from physical harm and providing appropriate foster care for children who have been removed from their homes as a result of abuse and neglect. ACS monitors the quality of services provided to approximately 20,000 children and families in the foster care system through direct care services and oversight of a network of more than forty contract agencies . . .