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Every child deserves to be safe in his or her home and community.

Children’s well-being is tied closely to the economic security of their families and communities. We advocate for policies that promote economic mobility for parents, caretakers and youth experiencing poverty and other hardships and we prioritize policies that promote child and youth safety within their homes and broader communities.

CCC advocates to:

  • Deepen tax relief benefits such as the earned income tax credit and childcare tax credit to lift incomes of poor households.
  • Connect families to banking and savings platforms to help build wealth and reduce poverty.
  • Keep families intact and children safe by increasing investments in child abuse and neglect prevention.
  • Increase a wide range of essential supports for court-involved youth and young adults.
  • Ensure all households have access to broadband internet.
  • Eliminate over-policing of communities and increase investments in essential infrastructure and supports at the community level. 
  • Ensure communities have equitable access to safe and well-maintained streets, parks, green spaces and playgrounds, as well as affordable transportation options.

Our Latest Publications Under Safe

The Road to Equity: Child & Family Well-being in New York State 2025

Data Resources

Home to nearly 20 million residents, New York is a vibrant and diverse state spanning across urban centers, suburban nei …

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Alternatives to Incarceration Reduce Justice Involvement for Youth

Testimony & Public Comments

On Monday, March 10, Senior Policy Associate Caitlyn Passaretti submitted testimony to the New York City Council Prelimi …

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Investing in NYC Youth Opportunity Over Further Criminalization

Testimony & Public Comments

On Friday, March 7, Senior Policy Associate Caitlyn Passaretti submitted testimony to the New York City Council Prelimin …

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Community Safety Requires Legal Service Access & Youth Development

Testimony & Public Comments

On Thursday, February 13, Senior Policy Associate Caitlyn Passaretti submitted testimony to the New York State FY 2026 J …

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CCC leads several coalitions to further enhance its advocacy. Our work with coalitions include:

Campaign for Healthy<br /> Minds Healthy Kids

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Family Homelessness<br /> Coalition

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Campaign<br /> for Children

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Raise<br /> The Age

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New York State Coalition <br /> for Child Welfare Financing

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