Sub-agency history record.

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Sub-agency history record.

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New York (N.Y.). Human Resources Administration

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The Human Resources Administration (HRA) was created by Mayor Lindsay in August 1966 by executive order. It was one of the "superagencies" created during this era having wide-ranging, broad, responsibilities. All the responsibilities of the Department of Social Services, as well as other large City agencies were subsumed under HRA. The HRA is directed by an Administrator, who also serves as Commissioner of the Department of Social Services, a First Deputy Administrator and seven Exe...

New York (N.Y.). Human Resources Administration. Bureau of Child Welfare.

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New York (N.Y.). Human Resources Administration. Special Services for Children.

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The Special Services for Children Agency investigates allegations of child abuse and neglect, provides preventive services to keep families together, and places children in foster care or adoptive homes when necessary. The Bureau of Child Welfare operates three children's shelters which house and care for children temporarily while their cases await disposition. It is responsible for administering welfare services at the public expense for all children in need of care aw...