NYC Must Prioritize Youth Programming and Family Supports in the FY27 Budget
Testimony & Public Comments

On Monday, March 16, Senior Policy Associate Caitlyn Passaretti and Policy Associate Jenny Veloz co-submitted testimony …
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Fighting for a New York that puts children first
Fighting for a New York that puts children first
Our policy team calls attention to the most pressing issues impacting children and families by analyzing budgets, developing policy priorities, working closely with coalitions and partners throughout the state, and advocating directly with elected leaders to make policy change. Through this work, we ensure government leaders prioritize policies, budgets and legislation that make New York a better place for children and families.
Testimony & Public Comments

On Monday, March 16, Senior Policy Associate Caitlyn Passaretti and Policy Associate Jenny Veloz co-submitted testimony …
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On February 17, 2026, Mayor Zohran Mamdani released the $127 billion Fiscal Year 2027 Preliminary Budget. The budget pro …
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Every Child Healthy Address the child and adolescent …
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On Thursday, February 5, Associate Executive Director of Data and Policy Alice Bufkin submitted testimony for a FY 2027 …
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