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Recent News
Coronavirus: Planning for Your Children in Case of Hospitalization or Quarantine
What to do as a parent to plan for your children in case you and your partner are quarantined or hospitalized due to COVID-19 related concerns.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services Announces Formation of a Statewide Child Fatality Review Team
Multiple state agency and local professionals are engaged in researching the causes of preventable child deaths and developing strategies to prevent such tragedies from occurring.
Contigo Reannounces Recall of 5.7 Million Kids Water Bottles
Contigo Reannounces Recall of 5.7 Million Kids Water Bottles Due to Choking Hazard; Additional Incidents with Replacement Lids Provided in Previous Recall