Black Families Matter.

Black Families Matter.

This week, the George Floyd case closed with a guilty verdict. A just verdict. We are relieved and encouraged by this small win; it gives us hope that the injustices that plague Black families can be addressed. The resolution of George Floyd’s murder is an important step in the march toward creating anti-racist institutions, but still far from real justice. Real justice features meaningful investment in Black and brown communities, families, children. Real justice prevents racist violence long before another Black or brown father, mother, child is murdered.

Today, we mourn the loss of George Floyd and reflect on the progress sparked by the global unrest following the spread of his story. Every day we work on policy issues that disproportionately affect Black and brown families. Systemic, historical and ongoing racism affects so many areas of society, from health to child welfare, infecting institutions built to support children and families. We are redoubling our efforts to center racial justice in our work.

Black families matter.
Black children matter.
Black Lives Matter.

With firm resolve,
The Schuyler Center Team

We stand in solidarity, today and every day

We stand in solidarity, today and every day

Dear partners and friends,

We stand in solidarity today and every day with the many New Yorkers—including children and families—who have been harmed by systems too often designed—or used—to hurt Black and brown people. We mourn today for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor; Ahmaud Arbery; and for all our nation’s Black and brown people who live in daily fear that they, or a loved one, will fall prey to racist violence.

Here in New York and around the US, communities of color are reeling from COVID-19. New York’s data shows just how racially disproportionate are the impacts of this virus. Outside of New York City, 33% of New Yorkers who have died from COVID-19 have been Black or Hispanic, while they represent 21% of the population. Similarly, in New York City, 62% of fatalities have been suffered by Black and Hispanic residents, while they represent 51% of the NYC population. (Data reported as of 5/15/20). The underlying reasons for these disparate fatality rates, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are likely social and economic conditions.

Now this.

All of us at Schuyler Center are here to listen and to support. We also are focused on justice. In the coming weeks and months, New York leaders are facing monumental decisions—particularly related to the budget—that will have concrete, significant impacts on the lives of New Yorkers and whether we further entrench inequity or dismantle it. We will fight every day to ensure that New Yorkers of color, with a special focus on children and families, receive the support they need—and justice.

Sincerely,

Kate Breslin, President & CEO
Crystal Charles, Policy Analyst
Matilda Gragg, Research Coordinator
Dede Hill, Director of Policy
Lara Kassel, Coordinator of Medicaid Matters New York
Kari Siddiqui, Policy Analyst
Helen Smith, Director of Finance and Administration
Carole Tozzi, Administrative Associate
Bridget Walsh, Senior Policy Analyst
Amy Weismann, Communications/Administrative Associate[/vc_column_text]

#CountAllKids: Resources for the 2020 Census

#CountAllKids: Resources for the 2020 Census

On March 9, 2020, Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy (SCAA) and the Council for Children and Families (CCF) held a webinar, #CountAllKids: Resources for the 2020 Census. With over 30 attendees, the webinar was led by Cate Bohn, the Executive Director of CCF, and Matilda Gragg, SCAA’s AmeriCorps VISTA Fellow. The webinar addressed the importance of counting all kids in the 2020 Census, tools available to educate staff and families about the Census, and where to find materials and educational resources.

Children obtain a strong political representation when counted in the Census. The more number of children counted, the more federal funding for programs that affect social determinants of health, such as Medicaid, CHIP, foster care, and child care. A complete count ensures a better distribution of funds to where they are needed most: low-income schools, special education, and The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).

Numerous groups, organizations, and agencies are reaching out to parents and families to ensure all kids are counted. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is encouraging pediatrics to be a source to families for information and education on the 2020 Census. Pediatricians are encouraged to ask parents if they have filled out the Census form for their children, starting at the newborn visit. They are also distributing educational resources, such as factsheets for parents and coloring pages for children. Pediatric health care providers are asked to be sensitive to immigrants’ fears and concerns of being counted in the Census, and to reach out to historically undercounted poor, urban, and minority communities in which they may work.  These providers are reassuring immigrants and other concerned parents these Census answers are confidential and will not be used against them in any way.

Amidst the current uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, parents can find comfort in knowing they don’t have to leave home to fill out the Census. New Yorkers can complete the Census online at my2020census.gov or on the phone by calling 844-330-2020.

Watch the webinar’s recording below or on Youtube.
View the webinar’s PowerPoint.
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Additional Resources:
Count All Kids
Google Factsheet
Census Bureau

Resources, Children Specific:
Sesame Street’s 2020 Census Workshop
Pre-K Materials

Resources, Children Specific Toolkits:
Counting Young Children
Count All Kids Toolkit

New York State:
New York State’s Commitment to a Full Count
New York Counts 2020

New York State Resources, Children Specific:
Council on Children and Families 2020 Census
Council on Children and Families Census Coloring Sheet

 

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

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

On January 8, 2020, the Governor gave his tenth State of the State address. Now, child advocates are out with their State of New York’s Kids analysis. On January 15, our own Dede Hill updated WCNY’s Capital Press Room on how New York’s children are faring. Listen below to hear the interview!

 

December 5, 2019: An Evening Celebrating Revolutionary Women

December 5, 2019: An Evening Celebrating Revolutionary Women

On December 5, 2019, the Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy hosted our Celebrating Revolutionary Women event at the Albany Institute of History and Art. It was a great evening where over eighty of our friends and partners gathered in the beautiful Rice House to talk about Schuyler’s past and future fighting for fair and just policies and honor women, like our founder, who have made a difference in the lives of so many. 

We were also thrilled to have been SEEN by the Albany Times Union. Feel free to view our photos there or in our slideshow on our Events page. You’ll also find the program from the event as well as our PowerPoint presentation, and a to thank our wonderful sponsors![/vc_column_text]

Smile with us…on Amazon!

Smile with us…on Amazon!

Not able to donate right now? You can give at no cost to you through Amazon Smile!

Q: How do I select a charitable organization to support when shopping on AmazonSmile?
A: Log in to AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com). You MUST login through this link in order for this to work! Once you sign in with your account, you will be prompted to select a charitable organization to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. Choose Schuyler Center from the list provided, and then every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in a donation.

Q: Can I use my existing Amazon.com account on AmazonSmile?
A: Yes, you use the same account on Amazon.com and AmazonSmile. Your shopping cart, Wish List, wedding or baby registry, and other account settings are also the same.

Q: Can you use AmazonSmile with Amazon Prime?
A: Yes! You can use AmazonSmile to take advantage of Prime membership benefits, sales and more.

Q: Can I use AmazonSmile through the Amazon App?
A: You sure can! Here are instructions and screen shots for the Amazon mobile app!

Q: Can I receive a tax deduction for amounts donated from my purchases on AmazonSmile?
A: Donations are made by the AmazonSmile Foundation and are not tax deductible by you.

Q: Is there anything else I should know?
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Cyber Monday 2020 is coming (Nov. 30), so make sure you’re logged in with AmazonSmile to grab all those amazing deals![/vc_column_text]