Gladys Carrion

Gladys Carrion is an American lawyer and advocate for children's rights. She has been the Commissioner of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) and the Commissioner of the New York City Administration for Children's Services (ACS).

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services is a state agency in New York responsible for managing the child welfare system. Its mission is to ensure the safety, well-being, and permanency of children, as well as support families in their efforts to care for and protect their children.

The New York City Administration for Children's Services is a municipal agency in New York City responsible for protecting and promoting the safety and well-being of children and families. ACS provides a wide range of services, including child protective services, foster care, adoption, and juvenile justice.

During her tenure as Commissioner of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Gladys Carrion implemented various initiatives to improve the child welfare system. She focused on reducing the number of children in foster care, improving outcomes for children in care, and strengthening the child protection system. Carrion also worked to enhance services for youth in foster care transitioning to adulthood and championed initiatives to prevent child abuse and neglect.

As Commissioner of the New York City Administration for Children's Services, Gladys Carrion implemented significant reforms to improve the child welfare system. She focused on reducing child fatalities and improving child safety, enhancing the quality of foster care, and promoting family reunification whenever possible. Carrion also prioritized the well-being of children in care by introducing trauma-informed practices and increasing mental health services for youth.