Did you suffer sexual abuse through a foster placement within one of the five boroughs of New York City?

Your Advocate for Justice and Compensation

It May Not Be Too Late to Pursue Justice.

Due to recent legislative changes, you may be entitled to significant monetary compensation for claims of sexual abuse/assault. 

In some instances, survivors of sexual abuse have recovered hundreds of thousands, or even MILLIONS of dollars, relating to their claims of abuse– although results vary between cases and no outcome for any claim of abuse is guaranteed.

Under the law, the definition of “sexual assault” is broad. Along with violent acts like rape, it can also include acts like kissing or inappropriate touching over the clothes.

• Our office is investigating potential claims of abuse and/or neglect that may have occurred in foster care or residential placements in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Staten Island. If you were placed by any of the organizations listed below, their predecessor organizations, and/or suffered abuse within the five boroughs of New York City, and believe you were harmed, we encourage you to contact us for a confidential, no-obligation consultation. 
  
  Listing an organization below does not mean that wrongdoing has been established.

Survivors of sexual abuse often endure lasting emotional, physical, and psychological harm that can affect every aspect of their lives. Our legal team understands the profound impact this trauma can have and is committed to providing compassionate, confidential support throughout the legal process.

We work tirelessly to pursue justice on behalf of survivors, seeking maximum compensation while holding perpetrators and/or the institutions that enabled them or failed to prevent the abuse accountable. Our firm has the experience and resources to navigate these complex cases and advocate for the results our clients deserve.

If you need additional support, we can also help connect you with qualified therapists and counseling resources in your area.

Contact us today for a free, confidential case evaluation. Time limits may apply to your claim, so it is important to understand your legal rights as soon as possible.

If You or Someone Close to You is a Sexual Abuse Survivor

- FOSTER CARE -

In foster care abuse claims, legal responsibility often reaches far beyond the individual who committed the abuse. Determining liability requires a careful review of the circumstances to identify every person or organization whose actions—or failures to act—contributed to the harm.

Holding all responsible parties accountable can help survivors pursue the full compensation they deserve.

Who Can Be Held Responsible in a Foster Care Abuse Case?

Potentially Responsible Parties

Child welfare agencies and placement organizations may be liable when they fail to properly evaluate foster homes, monitor placements, investigate complaints, or ensure children's safety.

Foster care providers and residential facilities, including foster homes, group homes, and treatment centers, can be held accountable for negligent supervision, unsafe conditions, or inadequate policies designed to protect children.

Individual perpetrators may include foster parents, facility employees, caregivers, volunteers, other youth in care, or anyone who directly engaged in abusive conduct.

Third-party service providers such as medical professionals, therapists, transportation companies, educational contractors, or other vendors may share responsibility if their negligence contributed to a child's injuries.

Corporate entities and parent organizations that own, manage, or oversee foster care programs may be liable when systemic failures, inadequate oversight, or profit-driven decisions place children at risk.

Government agencies or departments responsible for overseeing foster care placements and child welfare services may also face liability when they fail to fulfill their duties to protect children in their care.

Beyond the Individual Abuser
Foster care abuse often results from broader institutional failures rather than the actions of a single person. When organizations ignore warning signs, fail to conduct proper background checks, inadequately supervise caregivers, or neglect to respond to reports of misconduct, they may be held legally accountable. As a result, survivors may have claims against multiple parties whose negligence enabled the abuse to occur or continue.

Why Are Children in Foster Care More Vulnerable to Sexual Abuse?

Children in foster care often face an increased risk of sexual abuse because individuals with harmful intentions can exploit weaknesses within a system designed to safeguard vulnerable youth. This risk can be heightened when child welfare agencies fail to adequately monitor placements and ensure children's safety. Several factors contribute to these shortcomings:

Insufficient funding. Foster care programs rely on government funding that is distributed to states, while many service providers operate as state-licensed nonprofit organizations. Limited financial resources can make it difficult for agencies to develop and maintain comprehensive safety measures, training programs, and monitoring procedures.

Staff shortages. Many foster care organizations struggle with understaffing, which can reduce the level of supervision, case management, and follow-up needed to identify and prevent abuse. Heavy caseloads may also limit workers' ability to closely monitor foster placements.

Inadequate screening and background investigations. The urgent need to find homes for children, combined with limited resources, can sometimes result in incomplete vetting of prospective foster parents or caregivers. Agencies have a responsibility to thoroughly evaluate applicants, and failing to do so may increase the likelihood that children are placed in unsafe environments.

Together, these challenges can create conditions that increase the vulnerability of children in foster care. Strengthening oversight, improving screening practices, and providing agencies with adequate resources could help reduce the risk of abuse and better protect children within the foster care system.

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PLEASE NOTE: Your abuse does NOT require a specific licensing agency listed below for us to evaluate your claim. If you were placed in a foster home by NYC's Administration for Children's Services (ACS), and suffered sexual abuse as a result, please reach out to our office for a free consultation even if you do not recognize any organizations on the list below.

• Abbott House
• Catholic Guardian Services
• Cayuga Centers
• Children's Aid Society
• The Children's Village
• Edwin Gould Services for Children and Families
• Forestdale
• Good Shepherd Services
• Graham Windham
• HeartShare St. Vincent's Services 
• JCCA (Jewish Child Care Association)
• The Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services
• Leake and Watts 
• Little Flower Children and Family Services
• Lutheran Social Services of New York
• Martin DePorres Group Homes
• MercyFirst
• New Alternatives for Children
• New York Foundling
• Ohel Children's Home and Family Services
• Rising Ground
• St. Christopher-Ottlie
• St. John's Residence for Boys
• St. Vincent's Home for Boys
• SCO Family of Services
• Seamen's Society for Children and Families
• St. Dominic's Family Services
• The Salvation Army

List of Foster Care Facilities in the Five Boroughs: