Child Welfare

Times Union Commentary by Dede Hill

December 31, 2019By Helen Smith

On December 31, 2019, our own Dede Hill wrote a powerful Times Union Commentary challenging New York leaders — the governor and Legislature — to make a public commitment to cut child poverty in half in New York by 2030.

Child Welfare

KinGAP: An Underused Avenue to a Permanent Home for Thousands of New York State’s Children in Foster Care

December 18, 2019By Helen Smith

We know intuitively – and from the data – that to thrive, children need a stable, loving, permanent family. When children enter foster care, those who are placed with family are more likely to experience stability: they are moved around less, spend less time out of their homes, experience less trauma, are more likely to…

Child Welfare

World Children’s Day

November 20, 2019By Helen Smith

Today is World Children's Day! Launched in 1954, the goal is to improve child welfare worldwide. This year is extra special, marking the 30th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child; a time to celebrate and a time to demand action for child rights. It’s a fun day with a serious message,…

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Taking care of our children; or not.

September 23, 2019By Helen Smith

The Department of Homeland Security’s “public charge” rule directs immigration officials to reject applications from individuals who seek to remain in or enter the U.S. lawfully if they have received — or are judged more likely than not to receive in the future — any of an array of public benefits that are tied to…

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September Is Kinship Care Month In NY State

September 17, 2019By Helen Smith

September is Kinship Care Month in New York State! This month is an opportunity to recognize the commitment of thousands of kin—relatives or close family friends—across the state who step in to care for children when their parents are unable to do so. While the number of kin becoming formal foster parents has increased—currently about…

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Our own Dede Hill presents for the United Way of New York State Conference

August 14, 2019By Helen Smith

In late July, our Policy Director, Dede Hill, along with colleagues Ron Deutsch, Executive Director of the Fiscal Policy Institute, and Pete Nabozny, Policy Director of The Children’s Agenda, presented for the United Way of NYS on the role New York’s working family tax credits play in reducing child poverty, and suggesting reforms to make…

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It is Time for New York to Overhaul Foster Care with Real Support for Caregivers

July 15, 2019By Helen Smith

Just over 16,000 children are in foster care in New York State. They face greater economic, health, and academic challenges than their peers. Yet, with supported and compassionate caregivers, children in foster care can thrive. It is time for New York to focus on preventing entry into foster care and on recruiting and intensively supporting…

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Recognizing National Foster Care Month

May 31, 2019By Helen Smith

During the month of May, New York and the nation recognized National Foster Care Month – a time to recognize the lives, work, and experiences of foster families and young people who’ve spent time in foster care. We recognize the dedication of our foster families, who commit to caring for children who enter care. We…

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Schuyler Center Featured on the New York Daily News

May 30, 2019By Helen Smith

At a time when New York’s economy seems to be thriving, many working families are still struggling to make ends meet. At Schuyler Center, we fight daily for policies that enable families to reduce poverty and achieve economic security, and are thrilled to see our work highlighted by the New York Daily News. On Thursday,…

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Voting for Children

October 18, 2018By None

Let’s seize the opportunity of the 2018 elections to secure commitments from candidates and, come November, those who are newly elected or re-elected, to put New York children and families first. Ask these questions of your elected officials.

Times Union Commentary by Dede Hill

KinGAP: An Underused Avenue to a Permanent Home for Thousands of New York State’s Children in Foster Care

World Children’s Day

Taking care of our children; or not.

September Is Kinship Care Month In NY State

Our own Dede Hill presents for the United Way of New York State Conference

It is Time for New York to Overhaul Foster Care with Real Support for Caregivers

Recognizing National Foster Care Month

Schuyler Center Featured on the New York Daily News

Voting for Children

Schuyler Insider

State of the State: SCAA’s Response

Capitol Pressroom January 15, 2020: State of New York’s Kids

The State of New York Children: A 2020 Data Briefing

Times Union Commentary by Dede Hill

KinGAP: An Underused Avenue to a Permanent Home for Thousands of New York State’s Children in Foster Care

State of the State: SCAA’s Response

Capitol Pressroom January 15, 2020: State of New York’s Kids

The State of New York Children: A 2020 Data Briefing

Times Union Commentary by Dede Hill