Understanding the ACA - Resources for Ethnic Media

On April 26th, The Children Youth and Families Task Force (CYF-TF) of Health Care for All New York (HCFANY) and New America Media (NAM) co-hosted an informational press briefing geared towards ethnic media to build understanding around the different provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the New York State Health Benefit Exchange, and what’s at stake for New York’s children and youth. SCAA is a co-convener of the CYF-TF. See the KidsWell video of the meeting.

Schuyler Center Announces New Director of Policy

The Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy (SCAA) announced the appointment of Lauren J. Tobias as its new Director of Policy. Ms. Tobias is a highly-regarded policy expert who has served in senior roles in the New York State Department of Health, as well as leading nonprofit organizations. Read more

New Report on Foster Care and Disconnected Youth

Foster Care and Disconnected Youth: A Way Forward for New York, a new report from the Children's Aid Society and Community Service Society (co-authored by SCAA's Diane Mastin), highlights challenges faced by older youth in foster care and strategies to prevent their disconnection from school, work and family. The report is a result of a day-long 2011 symposium co-sponsored by SCAA. See the report

SCAA Policy Priorities 2013-14

The Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy’s (SCAA) priorities focus on strengthening families and communities by ensuring a strong and healthy start for all, regardless of income, and by promoting robust and sustainable public systems that generate positive results for vulnerable New Yorkers. See priorities