Please join us. There are many ways to get involved. Learn from the resources shared on the website. Attend an event or public hearing. Write to elected and government officials. Support families in your community. Give to community-based organizations. Speak out about racial and economic injustice.
March 24, 2026 1:55 AM
Abolitionist Social Work in Practice and Possibility
February 20, 2026 1:00 PM
A Government Declaration of Intentions, Motives, and Views About Black Families
May 8, 2024 12:00 PM
Transforming Systems to Achieve Family Justice and Integrity
Join JMACforFamilies in making a change–your support helps to make this work possible. Just Making A Change for Families (JMACforFamilies) is a non-profit organization led by impacted people, social workers, advocates, and organizers working towards the ultimate goal of abolition. They believe that families thrive when they are supported, not reported–and they are committed to creating a future where communities have the resources they need to remain whole.
JMACforFamilies pursues change through legislative advocacy, storytelling, and programming for those directly affected by the family policing system. JMACforFamilies also leads the Parent Legislative Action Network (PLAN), a statewide coalition of impacted parents, young people, advocates, attorneys, social workers, and academics collaborating to transform unjust systems.
JMACforFamilies helps run the St. Thomas Community Closet (located at 1405 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. 11207) in partnership with the St.Thomas Episcopal Church and Dr. John Robertson.
For more information or to make a donation, visit:
Leading legislative advocacy and community support for families impacted by the family policing system.
Parent Legislative Action Network - A statewide coalition collaborating to transform unjust systems.
Research and policy analysis on critical urban issues affecting New York City.
Policy research and advocacy working to transform the child welfare system.
Advancing racial equity in government operations and increasing community voice in decision making.
Stay informed about our work to critically examine and reform New York City's child welfare system
