2024 Keeping Track Data Book

Explore data from the latest edition of our biennial publication.

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  • 3x The infant mortality rate is three times greater for Black babies compared to white babies in NYC.

  • 22,000 children under the age of 14 live in New York City homeless shelters. And 95% of families with children living in shelters are Black or Hispanic.

  • < 50% of all third through eighth-graders in NYC public schools score at or above reading and math grade levels.

  • 1 in 4 NYC children (or 400,000) grow up in households below the federal poverty line.

Read through our 2022-2023 Annual Report for a refresh on this past year's successes.

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We Advocate to Ensure that Every Child is

Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Season

With the state budget now adopted, CCC turns its attention to the city budget.

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Read our summary of wins and losses from the newly adopted state budget

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Supporting Legislation to Improve Youth Services and Youth Experiences in NYC Schools

Testimony & Public Comments

On Tuesday, June 18, Policy and Advocacy Associate Caitlyn Passaretti submitted testimony to the New York City Council's …

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Reverse Funding Cuts to NYC Parks to Improve Community Well-being

Testimony & Public Comments

On Tuesday, June 18, Policy and Advocacy Associate Jenny Veloz submitted testimony to the New York City Council's Overs …

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Wellbeing for Families in DHS Shelter Requires Stronger Investments in Staff, Services, and Programs…

Testimony & Public Comments

On Tuesday, June 11, Policy and Advocacy Associate Juan Diaz submitted testimony for the general oversight hearing of th …

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Read our latest Insights to track the issues areas we are following

Health Equity for NYC Children Requires Environmental Advocacy 

Insights

Summer in the city is when families pour out into parks and playgrounds to enjoy the sunshine …

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CCC-Supported Legislation Making Moves & What’s Next

Insights

In early June, the legislative session of the New York State Legislature ended for summer.

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CCC’s City Budget Investment Calls are Backed by Data & What Families Need to Thrive Post-Pan…

Insights

As headlines continue to point out financial disparity in NYC, CCC’s work remains focused on real, proven solutions th …

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Child Care is a Real Solution to Faster Shelter Exits, Not Stay Limits

Insights

We can help migrant/asylum-seeking families exit shelter more quickly and safely wit …

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