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Data Publications

We collect and analyze data sourced from city, state and federal agencies to produce reports, data resources, community needs assessments and advocacy briefs that deepen public understanding of how New York's children are faring and what public policies are needed to improve child, family and community well-being.

CCC Brief: From Birth to Age 12. The (Un)Affordability of Child Care and Out-of-School Care in New Y…

Data Resources

In this data resource, we report on our analysis on the affordability of child care costs across a continuum of age coho …

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Affordability of Care for School-Age Children

Data Resources

Throughout childhood, high quality care is essential to children’s healthy development and plays a fundamental role in …

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NYC’S Child Care Affordability Crisis:​ An Analysis of Recent Data

Data Resources

High quality early care and education (referred to as child care) is essential to children’s healthy development and p …

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The Youngest New Yorkers: Building a Path Toward a Universal Early Care and Education System

Data Resources

Citizens’ Committee for Children of New York works to ensure every child is healthy, housed, educated, and safe. Part …

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Keeping Track of New York City’s Children is the most extensive database available on the status of the city’s 1.8 million children and is used extensively by community leaders, nonprofit professionals, government officials and others to understand and improve the lives of New York City’s children.

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Policy Resources

Our expert staff analyze budgets, create policy platforms and deliver public testimony that call attention to the most pressing issues impacting children and families. Through these products, we ensure government leaders prioritize policies, budgets and legislation that make New York a better place for children and families.

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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City Budget Investments Must Support Anti-Hunger Programs for Families in FY25

Testimony & Public Comments

On Wednesday, May 29, Policy and Advocacy Associate Jenny Veloz submitted testimony to the New York City Council Oversig …

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