Every child deserves a permanent home that is affordable and safe to live in.
Every child deserves a permanent home that is affordable and safe to live in.
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.
of households below the poverty line spend more than half of their income on rent.
rental households with children are overcrowded, with overcrowding disproportionately prevalent in immigrant communities.
A stable home is key to a child’s healthy development and well-being. However, record levels of children are experiencing housing insecurity. To ensure that every child has a safe and stable place to call home, we advocate for policy solutions that address the systemic drivers of family homelessness and promote access to affordable, stable housing for all families.
CCC advocates to:
Budget Analysis & Priorities
Jan 23, 2023
Read More >
Testimony & Public Comments
Jan 18, 2023
On Wednesday, January 18th, Policy and Advocacy Associate Juan Diaz, provided written testimony for the New York City Co …
Read More >
Data Resources
Jan 17, 2023
Child and family well-being encompasses economic and housing security, health and education …
Read More >
Testimony & Public Comments
Dec 15, 2022
On Thursday, December 15th, Policy and Advocacy Associate Juan Diaz provided written testimony for the New York City Cou …
Read More >