New York S09425 aims to protect family relationships and ensure children's best interests.

New York S09425, known as the "family protection act," seeks to safeguard family ties and ensure children's best interests. It amends the family court act, social services law, and domestic relations law. The bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining family connections and considers alternatives to severing parental rights. It also outlines procedures for determining the best interests of the child, including factors like the child's need for a permanent home and their connections to family and community.

New York S09425 aims to protect family relationships and ensure children's best interests.

New York S09425, known as the "family protection act," seeks to safeguard family ties and ensure children's best interests. It amends the family court act, social services law, and domestic relations law. The bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining family connections and considers alternatives to severing parental rights. It also outlines procedures for determining the best interests of the child, including factors like the child's need for a permanent home and their connections to family and community.