Council Member Hudson inquires about the effects of the Grandparent Resource Center (GRC) closure on NYC Children's Services. The Deputy Commissioner indicates minimal impact on their agency.

• The Deputy Commissioner is not aware of any specific effects on NYC Children's Services due to the GRC closure
• There has been no noticeable uptick in requests for kinship care assistance since the GRC was suspended
• The agency currently has vacancies throughout the city for families who need services
• NYC Children's Services did not absorb any staff expertise or program elements from the GRC after its closure