Brooklyn Queens Families Face Service Cuts

New York City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

Hundreds of Brooklyn and Queens families are bracing for the loss of vital child welfare services that keep kids out of foster care—counseling, parenting help, and basic needs support—all at risk due to proposed budget cuts. While city officials say over 10,000 slots remain and claim cuts are data-driven, advocates warn these programs are lifelines, citing a mother whose son stayed with her after a house fire thanks to the system. With city cuts hitting $2.7 million and state funding already strained, nonprofits face layoffs and staff departures, threatening the trust and stability these…