group homes News

The General Assembly has agreed to put new rules in place targeting people who harm group home residents and increasing responsibilities on those who work at the homes to report abuse they see. The Senate agreed May 14 to its …

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed a law requiring that group homes and other private facilities licensed by the state to house juvenile delinquents assess workplace safety, record violent incidents and take preventive steps. It takes effect in January. …