Media & Resources

As we celebrate the rejuvenating powers of spring, let us remind ourselves that we must remain vigilant in uplifting the voices of children and families in New York and around the country. Read on for April updates at Children's Defense Fund-New York.

New York's Early intervention (EI) system, which provides services to infants and toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities, is in crisis. Tell your representatives to end the Early Intervention crisis now and increase funding for infants and toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities!

Yesterday, the NYC Council adopted 10 bills aimed at improving NYC's lead poisoning prevention program.

CDF-NY recognized our founder and President Emerita Marian Wright Edelman with the Lifetime Achievement Award for her tireless service for our nation's children.

CDF-NY responds to the Governor's FY 2020 Executive Budget.

Learn about our CDF-NY 2019 State Legislative and Budget Priorities.

Read CDF's December newsletter update.

The 27th Annual Children’s Sabbath Celebration, “Realizing Dr. King’s Vision for Every Child: Lives of Hope, Not Despair,” is observed this weekend (October 19-21).

Read CDF's September newsletter update.