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Family Sues NYC ACS After 13-Year-Old's Suicide

1/24/2026

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Jade Smith, a 13-year-old, died by suicide in January 2023, and her family is suing the New York City Administration for Children's Services (ACS), alleging their actions contributed to her death.
Jade Smith was in ACS custody for 4.5 months before her death, and her mother Terri Nimmo says the agency mishandled the case.
Jade's body was found near the East River after she ran from foster care.

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Story summary

Jade Smith, a 13-year-old, died by suicide in January 2023, and her family is suing the New York City Administration for Children's Services (ACS), alleging their actions contributed to her death.
Jade Smith was in ACS custody for 4.5 months before her death, and her mother Terri Nimmo says the agency mishandled the case.
Jade's body was found near the East River after she ran from foster care.