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Migrant Children Relocated Amid Allegations of Mistreatment

4/19/2026

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Federal officials relocated migrant children from a Westchester County shelter after mistreatment allegations, including restraints and seclusion.
Cable News Network (CNN) first reported the allegations on April 16.
Department of Health and Human Services said it was aware and moved the children.
The Children’s Village operates the shelter, expressed distress over the allegations, and maintains a zero-tolerance policy for punishment.
The New York State Justice Centre is investigating the complaints.

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Story summary

Federal officials relocated migrant children from a Westchester County shelter after mistreatment allegations, including restraints and seclusion.
Cable News Network (CNN) first reported the allegations on April 16.
Department of Health and Human Services said it was aware and moved the children.
The Children’s Village operates the shelter, expressed distress over the allegations, and maintains a zero-tolerance policy for punishment.
The New York State Justice Centre is investigating the complaints.