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Hudson questions DYCD on family mediation providers

New York City Council · Jun 24, 2026 · starts 0:51:21 · 45 sec

Hudson asks who provides family mediation and reunification services. Ascherl confirms providers deliver services directly, naming Ali Forney Center and Rising Ground among them.

Crystal Hudson

Thank you so much.

Crystal Hudson

I did have one follow-up question from Chair Farias about the support services that are provided for families.

Crystal Hudson

Who provides those services?

Crystal Hudson

Are those provided by DYCD or do you subcontract to other?

Crystal Hudson

organizations.

Wanda Ascherl

The CB, the...

Crystal Hudson

Around family mediation and reunification?

Wanda Ascherl

Our providers provide those services directly.

Crystal Hudson

So who are some of those providers?

Wanda Ascherl

Ali Forney, off the top of my head, I can't remember all of them.

Wanda Ascherl

Rising Ground.

Crystal Hudson

Okay.

Wanda Ascherl

To name a few.

Crystal Hudson

Okay, thanks.