As volunteers appointed by the Governor and Legislature, the Panels recommend improvements to NYS child protective policies, practices and fiscal priorities.
We, the NYS Citizen Review Panels have released our 2023 Annual Report, which includes our 2024 recommendations.
#ChildWelfare#Empowerment#PolicyChange
Click the link below to read more!
LINK: https://t.co/dTtjfCy1Hp
We believe that New York CAN end child poverty and we advocate for programs and policies that would do so.
That is why we are at the New York State Capitol in Albany right now at the #NewYorkCan End Child Poverty Rally👏
To celebrate #LightsOnAfterschool, we are highlighting the efforts of providers who nourish NY's children with #AfterSchoolMeals through #CACFP. Food Service Directors & CACFP Ambassadors share how school districts can support kids w/ afterschool meals https://t.co/HFy2fRCvfH
Domestic Violence Awareness: Did you know that domestic violence is a leading cause of homelessness for women and children?
New York State Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-942-6906
Learn more: https://t.co/8OkKeS3h4t
#DomesticViolence#Housing#HomelessnessPrevention
Wayne Ho, CPC's President and CEO and Vice Chair of the @HSC_NY Board, shared the achievements of the #JustPay campaign. But our journey doesn’t end here! Let’s keep working together to advocate for legislation that ensures equitable wages for all human services workers. 💪
An expanded #ChildTaxCredit on the federal level & similar state policies could support many young families. @CDFNewYork Associate Policy Dir. Jamila English explains how in this @Newsday story detailing what some NY families are experiencing financially:
https://t.co/l6asi9OmBb
Tell Gov. Hochul to sign the child care bills now! NY families need these changes:
Decouple care from work hours (A.8878/S.8152)
Faster access to care (A.4099-A/S.4667-A)
End minimum earnings requirement (A.1303-A/S.4924-A)
September is Baby Safety Month. To protect your baby from sleep-related accidents, make sure everyone caring for them knows and follows the ABCs of safe sleep!
Learn more from @HealthNYGov: https://t.co/EYbo1qKXTq
This #BasicIncomeWeek2024, we are proud to join the New York State Cash Alliance.
FTNYS believes guaranteed and unrestricted income, would significantly benefit families facing rising housing, inflation, and stagnant wages.
Learn more: https://t.co/VF37Iab725
When adult #caregivers are doing well and able to promote and provide #safe, #nurturing, and #responsive relationships, then #children will do well. Watch the video here.
https://t.co/mQUUj8vHE1
🚨 The #SupplementalPovertyMeasure increased from 12.4% in 2022 to 13.7% in 2023.
Without bold Congressional action, child poverty rates will continue to rise, jeopardizing the health and future prosperity of our children and communities. Read our blog:
https://t.co/lZbGCPCYeZ
NYC Teenspace is a free mental health support program available to any teenager (13-17) living in NYC, regardless of school, income level or insurance status, via @nychealthy and @talkspace.
To learn more: https://t.co/OE1hMe4RH7
Sept. marks Suicide Prevention Month: a time to remember the lives lost to suicide, acknowledge the millions who have experienced suicidal thoughts & the many people impacted by suicide. It's a time to embrace the message: “No Judgment. Just Help.” https://t.co/pPWs4tefWC
Free school meals have taken a spotlight this year, and more and more people are talking about it.
“Every child feels good about themselves when every child has access to those meals,” said @RachelS23, director of @NoKidHungryNY."
https://t.co/IlhZ8IWYlE
New policy paper alert!📢 Discover how pandemic-era reforms halved child poverty & uplifted low-income families. Let's learn from this success to build a brighter future for all children. Read now: https://t.co/MMn8guYRvU #PolicyReform#ChildAdvocacy#SocialJustice#CareCantWait
The New York City AGAPE Team invites all adoptive, foster, kinship and guardianship families to join us at Ddave and Buster's in Pelham for an afternoon of fun and networking on Wednesday, August 28th, from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
Visit https://t.co/6o5d7F08f1 to register now!