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Child Poverty

We Must Be Willing: A Call To Action

On this King Day, we must ask ourselves if we are truly willing to honor the legacy of Dr. King by taking the necessary risks to ensure that there is a tomorrow for our young people.

January 15, 2023 | New York

Youth Justice

Informing and Engaging Our Youngest Voters for the Polls Can Help End Civic Deserts

One month out from midterm elections, knowing the impact this new generation could have in determining their results, will Gen Z show up to the polls?

October 27, 2022 | Ohio

Education

Empowering Youth in a Rural Appalachian Community

Youth in southeastern Ohio are plagued by issues of substance abuse and mental illness, crime, poverty, poor representation, and the lack of opportunity for personal and professional development. Without proper resources and representation, this issue will only continue to grow.

September 9, 2022 | Ohio

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