Child Poverty
CDFNY Child Tax Credit FAQs (Updated November 2021)
Sign up to receive monthly Child Tax Credit payments via the CTC Non-Filer Sign-Up Tool before it closes on November 15th!
Fact Sheets and Issue Briefs
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Child Health
Centering Youth Voices at New York City’s Polls: 2021 Voter Issue Guide
As New Yorkers cast their ballots this Fall, supporting policies and platforms that prioritize child, youth and family wellbeing is critical. #VoteBecause the needs of the youngest New Yorkers and their families must be centered on Election Day – and every day.
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Child Poverty
The Child Poverty Reduction Act Passed - Action Needed!
The Children’s Defense Fund – New York (CDF-NY) urges Governor Hochul to immediately sign and enact the Child Poverty Reduction Act (S. 2755C Ramos / A. 1160C Bronson).
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Child Poverty
Share Your Child Tax Credit Story' Flyer
The Children’s Defense Fund - New York would love to hear about the impact monthly Child Tax Credit payments are having in YOUR family’s life. Record and Submit a Video to Share Your Child Tax Credit Story!
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Child Poverty
CDFNY Child Tax Credit FAQs (Updated July 2021)
The American Rescue Plan significantly expands the Child Tax Credit for one year and delivers cash payments to many New York families with children.
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Child Health
2021 Legislative Session Report Card
With the conclusion of the 2021 Legislative Session, we pause to take stock of progress for New York’s children and families, celebrate our victories and assess where further advocacy is needed to level the playing field for the youngest New Yorkers.
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Child Health
Black Youth Suicide in New York: An Urgent Crisis
New York must act now. The stakes could not be higher.
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Education
Support Solutions Not Suspensions
The Solutions Not Suspensions Coalition is a group of organizers, direct service providers, student leaders, education attorneys, and advocates working to improve school climate and stop the school to prison and deportation pipeline throughout New York State.
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Child Poverty
CDFNY Ampliación del Crédito Tributario por Hijos
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Child Health
An Overview of Child Lead Exposure in New York
New York continues to suffer a troubling crisis of childhood lead exposure, with more known cases of elevated child blood lead levels than any other state and with childhood lead poisoning cases on the rise due to collateral effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.