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Centering Youth Voices at New York City’s Polls: 2021 Voter Issue GuideMelissa Genadri2021-10-29T15:38:53-05:00

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Centering Youth Voices at New York City’s Polls: 2021 Voter Issue Guide

As New Yorkers cast their ballots this Fall, supporting policies and platforms that prioritize child, youth and family wellbeing is critical. #VoteBecause the needs of the youngest New Yorkers and their families must be centered on Election Day – and every day.

2021 Legislative Session Report CardMelissa Genadri2021-06-17T16:44:00-05:00

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2021 Legislative Session Report Card

With the conclusion of the 2021 Legislative Session, we pause to take stock of progress for New York’s children and families, celebrate our victories and assess where further advocacy is needed to level the playing field for the youngest New Yorkers.

Support Solutions Not SuspensionsMelissa Genadri2021-05-14T19:10:47-05:00

Education

Support Solutions Not Suspensions

The Solutions Not Suspensions Coalition is a group of organizers, direct service providers, student leaders, education attorneys, and advocates working to improve school climate and stop the school to prison and deportation pipeline throughout New York State.

Youth Vision for Education Justice in NYCKimberly Chin2021-02-25T12:48:48-05:00

Education

Youth Vision for Education Justice in NYC

Our vision for education in New York City includes safe, restorative, healing environments where all students have the opportunity to learn and grow.

Response to the Governor’s Proposed FY 2022 Executive BudgetKimberly Chin2021-01-28T10:13:08-05:00

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Response to the Governor’s Proposed FY 2022 Executive Budget

Last spring and summer, 4,200 New York children lost a parent or guardian to COVID-19 — that’s one out of every 1,000 of our State’s [...]

CDF-NY 2021-2022 Legislative and Budget PrioritiesKimberly Chin2021-01-12T12:09:47-05:00

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CDF-NY 2021-2022 Legislative and Budget Priorities

The Children's Defense Fund-New York seeks to ensure that children are centered in all budget and legislation decisions, with a particular emphasis on racial impact, [...]

Bringing New York Children’s Voices to the Polls: 2020 Voter Issue GuideKimberly Chin2020-10-27T10:49:18-05:00

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Bringing New York Children’s Voices to the Polls: 2020 Voter Issue Guide

As New Yorkers cast their ballots this Fall, protecting the programs and policies that impact our children, youth and families is critical. We urge New [...]

Solutions Not Suspensions Letter to New York State Education LeadersKimberly Chin2020-09-03T12:40:10-05:00

Education

Solutions Not Suspensions Letter to New York State Education Leaders

The Solutions Not Suspensions coalition , on behalf of all New York school children, is calling on New York State education leaders to adopt policies [...]

CDF-NY Response to the 2020 Q1 Student Safety Act DataKimberly Chin2020-08-20T06:58:25-05:00

Education

CDF-NY Response to the 2020 Q1 Student Safety Act Data

Student Safety Act data from the first quarter of 2020 shows a 20% decrease in total NYPD interventions in New York City schools from the [...]

CDF-NY Response to the 2019 Q4 Student Safety Act DataKimberly Chin2020-07-29T09:59:07-05:00

Education

CDF-NY Response to the 2019 Q4 Student Safety Act Data

Student Safety Act data from the fourth quarter of 2019 shows a 14% decrease in total NYPD interventions in City schools compared to the same period in 2018: from 3,578 interventions to 3,654.

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