Housing
Recommendations for Improving School Access and Success for Rising Numbers of Students in Temporary Housing
In 2016-2017, 104,088 students in New York City schools were identified as homeless. If these students made up their own school district, it would be one of the thirty largest districts in the nation, with twice the number of students as the entire Bos …
CCC’s New York State Budget Recommendations For State Fiscal Year 2018-2019
CCC responded to the New York State Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Executive Budget proposals with Budget Recommendations for the Governor and State Legislature. Notably, CCC supported a number of proposals to benefit children and families, including an additio …
Testimony: New York State Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Executive Budget Human Services Hearing
On February 6, 2018, CCC testified before the New York State Senate Finance and Assembly Ways and Means Committees regarding the State Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Executive Budget proposals related to human services. CCC’s testimony focused on our concerns a …
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 …
Family Homelessness Coalition Platform
The Family Homelessness Coalition, a coalition representing service providers, housing providers, children’s organizations, and advocacy organizations, urges the City of New York to launch a coordinated, multi-agency, collaborative effort focused on th …
TESTIMONY: OVERSIGHT: Oversight: Support for Homeless Students
On October 11, 2017, CCC testified before the New York City Council General Welfare and Education Committees regarding the need for more support for homeless students. CCC also testified in support of several pieces of legislation aimed at providing d …