Issues
CCC Testimony: Child Care Assistance for Low-Income Families
CCC testified before the New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Children and Families on December 16, 2015 at a hearing examining the impact of child care subsidies provided for in the SFY 2015-16 budget and the effect of the upcoming reauthoriz …
Our Youngest New Yorkers Infographic
Research shows that the first five years of a child’s life are critically important to long-term health and development. Important steps have been taken over the past two decades to improve conditions for our youngest New Yorkers and their families. Th …
Promoting Well-being for Our Youngest New Yorkers
Across the country, there’s a growing dialogue about the importance of focusing on the needs of young children under age five in order to improve immediate and long-term health and development outcomes. On December 8th, CCC hosted a policy briefing on …
Promoting Well-Being for Our Youngest New Yorkers
There are more than half a million children under the age of five in New York City, and almost half are living in or near poverty. Research clearly demonstrates that interventions designed to combat risks to child well-being, many of which are closely …
CCC Testimony: Oversight – DOE’s Efforts to Help Struggling Schools
CCC testified at an Oversight Hearing on November 23, 2015 on regarding the Department of Education’s efforts to help struggling schools. CCC appreciates all of the efforts the City Council has taken to strengthen and support the City’s education syste …
