Family & Community
Renewing our commitment to NYC children and families
A new year is a time for a fresh start, but for many, the threats looming at the federal level that may result in cuts to critical services for low-income children and families leave little hope for the future. Additional challenges may emerge as the …
TESTIMONY: OVERSIGHT: Trauma-Informed Services In The Juvenile Justice System
On November 28, 2017, CCC testified before the New York City Council Juvenile Justice Committee at an oversight hearing about trauma-informed services in the juvenile justice system. CCC’s testimony the impact of trauma; the high prevalence of exposure …
TESTIMONY: DFYJ’S Efforts In The Implementation Of Raising The Age Of Criminal Responsibility
On December 6, 2017, CCC testified before the New York City Council Committee on Juvenile Justice about the efforts ACS’s Division of Youth and Criminal Justice has made and needs to make to implement raising the age, as well as the efforts and implica …
New York State Passes Legislation to Help Children in Foster Care by Enhancing KinGAP
This week, Governor Cuomo signed legislation sponsored and championed by Assembly member Hevesi and Senator Avella, which will help more children leave foster care to live permanently with family members more quickly. Citizens’ Committee for Children h …
Statement in Response to Governor Cuomo’s proclamation of September as Kinship Care month
Citizens’ Committee for Children (CCC) and Schuyler Center for Advocacy and Analysis (SCAA) thank Governor Cuomo for proclaiming September Kinship Care month. As the Governor states, kinship caregivers provide unparalleled support to hundreds of thousa …
Statement in Response to Governor Cuomo’s proclamation of September as Kinship Care month
For Immediate Release September 25, 2017 Contact: Elysia Murphy (212) 673-1800 x18 emurphy@cccnewyork.org Citizens’ Committee for Children (CCC) and Schuyler Center for Advocacy and Analysis (SCAA) thank Governor Cuomo for proclaiming September Kinship …
