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Education

Gen Z is a Voting Force – the Most Diverse, Progressive, and Inclusive Generation Yet

As we approach the time for elections taking place across the nation, including Ohio, it is important to recognize the power of the next generation, Gen Z, which is on the rise of becoming the most progressive, diverse, and inclusive generation ever.

August 25, 2022 | Ohio

Child Poverty

Embedding Racial and Ethnic Impact Analysis Into New York Policymaking: A Moral Imperative

The longer we go without incorporating racial and ethnic analysis into our legislative and rulemaking processes, the longer we will continue to pass laws that disparately harm New Yorkers of color – both in the immediate future and for generations to come.

August 17, 2022 | New York

Child Health

Leveraging Racial & Ethnic Impact Statements To Achieve Racial Equity In All Policies: National Context

Child Health

CDF-NY 2022 Final State Budget Response

Mired in last-minute negotiations to roll-back recent criminal justice reforms, including Raise the Age, the final State Budget is a disappointment for children, youth and families. While we cannot overlook important new investments in child care and health care for new mothers, the budget still failed to prioritize our children.

Youth Justice

Raise the Age Coalition Statement on Final FY 2023 New York State Budget

Today, New York State legislators reached a budgetary agreement preserving the Raise the Age law, despite Governor Hochul’s last-minute effort to roll back this historic set of reforms. The Raise the Age NY Coalition is grateful for our champions in the New York State Senate and Assembly who have stood up for New York’s young people and fought for a more equitable criminal justice system during these negotiations.

Child Health

Racial Impact Statement Legislation National Scan (Updated 3.17.22)

In the absence of racial impact assessment, legislation that “appears” race-neutral at face value can, in practice, adversely – and disparately – affect New York’s children and families of color. Just as our State legislators consider the fiscal and environmental impacts of new laws, so too must they examine the potential racial disparities of all legislation and rule-making activity – prior to enactment.

Youth Justice

Lack of Concern for Students in LA County Court System

While attending public school at Crenshaw High, I saw first-hand how content proficiency, culturally responsive education, and committed educators can transform the trajectory of low-income and marginalized communities.

March 14, 2022 | California

Racial Justice

Rev. Tim Ahrens Shares Excerpt from His Upcoming Book, "The Genius of Justice"

Rev. Ahrens interviewed and had conversations with 53 leaders in social justice to share what they have learned that must be passed down to continue in this work and struggle.

March 11, 2022 | Ohio

Child Health

Our New York Children's Budget: A Community Vision for Prioritizing Our Children

New York can and must do better for our children, youth and families. This report is a blueprint for addressing the most pressing needs of New York children, and the Governor and the Legislature must adopt these proposals in the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget to realize our bold vision rooted in making opportunities accessible, ending harm and transforming systems.

Child Poverty

CDF-NY FY23 Human Services Budget Testimony

On behalf of the Children’s Defense Fund – New York (CDF), I thank Chairpersons Krueger and Weinstein for the opportunity to submit this testimony.