New York

  • 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.

  • 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

    CDFNY Ampliación del Crédito Tributario por Hijos (2022)

    Las familias que recibieron pagos mensuales del CTC el año pasado deben presentar sus impuestos del 2021 antes del 18 de abril del 2022 para recibir el resto de su Crédito. ¡Las familias que no se inscribieron en el CTC el año pasado aún pueden recibir un Crédito completo si presentan sus impuestos del 2021!

  • Child Welfare

    Youth Action Organizer Job Description

    CDF-NY is working with New Yorkers for Children, researchers from the CUNY Graduate Center, and the Center for the Study of Social Policy on a 2-year project with Transition Age Youth (TAY) who have experienced foster care in New York City.

  • Child Welfare

    Youth Action Researcher Job Description

    CDF-NY is working with New Yorkers for Children, researchers from the CUNY Graduate Center, and the Center for the Study of Social Policy on a 2-year project with Transition Age Youth (TAY) who have experienced foster care in New York City.

  • Child Poverty

    CDFNY Child Tax Credit FAQs (Updated January 2022)

    Families who received monthly CTC payments last year must file their 2021 taxes by April 18th, 2022 to receive the remainder of their Credit. Families who did not sign up for the CTC last year can still receive a full Credit if they file their 2021 taxes!