Issues
Governor Releases Executive Budget for FY 2015-2016
On January 21, 2015, Governor Cuomo released his $141.6 billion Executive Budget for State Fiscal Year 2015-2016. The Governor’s budget proposals take a number of important steps to make New York a better place for children and families. We are particu …
Statement from Raise the Age NY Re: Recommendations from the Governor’s Commission on Youth, Public Safety & Justice
Contact: Tolu Onafowokan, 646-200-5331, tolu.o@berlinrosen.com In response to today’s recommendations from the Governor’s Commission on Youth, Public Safety and Justice the Raise the Age NY Campaign released the following statement: “We applaud Governo …
CCC Testimony: Oversight: EarlyLearn
CCC testified at a City Council General Welfare Committee hearing on January 15, 2015 about EarlyLearn, New York City’s contracted early childhood system. CCC testified that while the goals of EarlyLearn, to improve quality while containing costs, rema …
Beating the Odds for NYC’s Children
The Washington Post recently reported on the paradox of poverty, “Being poor is a big impediment to getting the education that lifts you out of poverty.” In New York City, where one in three children lives in poverty and where only 34% of adults have c …
My Hope: A Message from CCC Executive Director Jennifer March
It is Sunday evening as I write this from home with my daughter safely tucked into bed. It being the holiday season and with the new year approaching, I can’t help but reflect on the successes and challenges of this year and the work awaiting me and CC …
CCC Testimony: NYS Assembly: Preventive Services
CCC testified Preventive Services at the New York State Assembly Children and Families and Oversight, Analysis and Investigations Committees r hearing on December 1, 2014. CCC’s testified about the importance of strengthening and expanding preventive s …
