COVID-19
Children’s behavioral health must be prioritized in COVID relief efforts
There are few aspects of New Yorkers’ lives that have not been touched by COVID-19. As our city, state, and country continue to grapple with how to help families recover from this crisis, we must not overlook the impact of COVID-19 on children’s behavi …
Positioning NYC’s Early Care and Education System for a Successful Long-term Recovery
As New York City continues its progress towards reopening its economy, what remains unclear is how early care and education centers and providers will be able to reopen to support parents going back to work. Although centers can reopen on July 13th, it …
More Resources Are Needed to Combat Food Insecurity in New York and Across the Country
One of the most devastating effects of COVID-19 has been the sheer number of people it has left without reliable access to affordable, nutritious food. Even prior to the pandemic, Feeding America estimated about 11.1% of New York State residents and 16 …
Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention During COVID-19: Promoting Child Safety & Supporting Families
The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed social engagement and economic security on a wide scale, ravaging communities of color and immigrant households that already struggled with poverty, housing instability and poor health. These challenges are heighte …
City Council Testimony: The Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on the City’s Schools.
Daryl Hornick-Becker, CCC’s Policy and Advocacy Associate submitted written testimony to the New York City Council’s Committee on Education highlighting the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the city’s schoolchildren. Specifically, he mentioned the n …
CCC Urges State Leaders to Enact S8418/A10520
Citizens’ Committee for Children of New York (CCC) is a 75-year-old independent child advocacy organization in New York City whose mission is to ensure that all children are healthy, housed, educated and safe. We maintain one of the largest municipal d …
