Issues
Building a more equitable health system in NYC
Black and Latino children make up 58% of the child population in New York City. Yet in the ten communities with the highest level of risk present, Black and Latino children comprise an astounding 94% of the child population. That statistic is no accide …
CCC Testimony: Supportive Housing in New York City
On January 19, 2017, CCC testified before the City Council General Welfare Committee oversight hearing on supportive housing in New York City. CCC testified about the need to increase the number of supportive housing units available for homeless famil …
CCC Testimony: New York State Executive Budget Public Protection Hearing
On January 31, 2017, CCC testified before the New York State Senate Finance and Assembly Ways and Means Committees regarding the Executive Budget proposals related to public protection. Specifically, CCC testified in support of the Governor’s proposal …
CCC Testimony: Oversight: Reducing Food Insecurity in New York City
On January 25, 2017, CCC testified before the City Council General Welfare and Aging Committees at an oversight hearing on reducing food insecurity in New York City. CCC acknowledged the efforts of both the Administration and the City Council and urge …
CCC Testimony: Oversight: Preventive Services At The Administration For Children’s Services
On December 14, 2016, CCC testified before the City Council General Welfare Committee about preventive services at the Administration for Children’s Services. CCC also testified in support of Intro 1374-2016, a data bill related to preventive service …
CCC Testimony: Intro 1254-2016 Expanding College Savings Plan Materials
On January 19, 2017, CCC submitted testimony to the City Council Education Committee in support of Intro 1254-2016. This bill would expand the distribution of college savings plan material to children in pre-kindergarten and to parents and guardians a …
