Minutes of the Board and the Committee of the Whole
Series Number
14251
Summary
This series consists of meeting minutes of the Board of Social Welfare and reports produced by various committees of the board, particularly in regard to approving certificates of incorporation under the state's Not for Profit Corporation Law. The board is responsible for oversight of state policy and programs for children and adult care and for protecting the welfare of disabled, needy, and dependent persons, especially by visiting, inspecting, and setting standards for institutions and agencies caring for such persons.
Creator
New York (State). Board of Social Welfare
Access Restrictions
Restricted in part. Personnel records are restricted to protect personal privacy.Use under supervision of archivist.
This series consists of investigative material, correspondence, legal documents, and hearing transcripts of the Board of Social Welfare relating to charitable institutions investigated for personal or financial malfeasance. These institutions provided for dependent, neglected, and delinquent children, as well as for the aged, indigent, disabled, and disadvantaged. Investigations occurred relating to allegations of abuse of dependents, discrimination, financial or licensing irregularities, or other problems.
Creator
New York (State). Board of Social Welfare
Access Restrictions
Most material in this series is exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Law pursuant to multiple federal and state laws.
This series consists of inspection reports, correspondence, and related material documenting the monitoring and oversight of foster care agencies, including institutional homes for children and orphanages. Files prior to the 1920s consist almost exclusively of inspection reports of private institutional homes for children prepared by the State Board of Charities. After the late 1920s, the files contain increasing amounts of administrative correspondence and less detailed reviews of physical facilities, client care, and management and operations.
Creator
New York (State). Board of Social Welfare
Access Restrictions
Series is restricted in part to protect the personal privacy of individuals who are mentioned in the files.