How Children and Families Fared in the NYS 2025-26 Budget
Budget Analysis & Priorities
The FY26 Budget made substantial enhancements to the Empire State Child Tax Credit, and funded universal school …
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How Children and Families Fared in the NYS 2025-26 Budget
Explore CCC’s budget scorecard for NYS.
Explore CCC’s budget scorecard for NYS.
A steadfast advocate for children and families, Raysa S. Rodriguez assumed the role of CCC's new Executive Director on March 24. She joins us with a strong track record championing systemic change and improvements in education, housing, child welfare, and economic justice.
Read the Original Announcement >Read through our 2023-2024 Annual Report for a refresh on this past year's successes.
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We analyze and publish data on child and family well-being. We engage with New Yorkers through participatory and community-based research to identify solutions to systemic inequities.
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We co-create and support citywide and statewide coalitions and campaigns, leveraging research and civic engagement resources to influence the budget, legislative, and policy decisions made at City Hall, the State Capitol, and in Washington D.C.
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We mobilize youth and adult New Yorkers through leadership development programs, advocacy trainings and public information campaigns and work to raise the visibility of solutions to systemic inequities, centering the voices of those most impacted.
Recent Publications from CCC
Important NYC Education Programs Must Receive Adequate, Long-term Funding
Testimony & Public Comments
On Tuesday, May 20, Associate Executive Director of Policy Alice Bufkin, Senior Policy Asso …
Read MoreImproved Access and Increased Investments for Youth Programming and Family Services Supports Communi…
Data Resources
On Monday, May 19 CCC Senior Policy Advocate Caitlyn Passaretti gave oral and written testimony …
Read MoreChild Well-being in NYC Requires Housing, Food, Child Welfare, and Youth Support Investment
Testimony & Public Comments
On Friday. May 16, CCC's Policy Team co-submitted testimony to the New York City Council for an Executive Budget Hearing …
Read MoreRead our latest Insights to track the issues areas we are following
Food Security is Critical to NYC Child Well-being as Costs Rise
Insights
Food insecurity is disrupting family well-being across NYC, but there are straightforward solutions that we can i …
Read MoreA Leading Mayoral Platform Topic: The Child Care Workforce
Digital Briefs
The importance of an accessible, affordable child care system cannot be overstated for families across the city. This is …
Read MoreFederal Budget Cuts to Medicaid and Anti-Hunger Services Would Harm Adults and Children Throughout N…
Digital Briefs
Congress is currently negotiating a budget that calls for $2 trillion in spending cuts ov …
Read MoreUrging NY State Leaders to Take Care of The Workforce That Cares for Our ChildrenÂ
Insights
Try to imagine the people who nurtured your children when they were young: Your child’s favorite day …
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