Fighting For Policies That Strengthen New York’s Children And Families
Our Future Depends On It
Child Welfare
Children need safe, nurturing and permanent families. The Schuyler Center promotes policies that advance or maintain effective, high-quality systems that serve at-risk families, prevent entry into the child welfare system, and improve child well-being for children who are in care.
Early Childhood
Seventy-five percent of brain growth and 85% of intellect, personality and social skills develop before age 5—in the first 2,000 days of life—so it is imperative that we invest in our youngest children long before they enter school.
Child Poverty
The Schuyler Center promotes policies that strengthen and support families, including those that secure or supplement a living wage. Nearly one in four New York children live in poverty; the rate is significantly higher in many New York City neighborhoods and several upstate cities.
Health
The Schuyler Center works with government, providers and advocates to improve access to high-quality physical, dental, and behavioral health services. This is for New York’s most disenfranchised residents, particularly related to New York’s implementation of health care reform and redesign of the Medicaid program.
Recent News
Halfway to 2031: New York’s Promise to Reduce Child Poverty
Halfway There: New York's Promise to Cut Child Poverty in Half 2026 marks five years since New York committed to intentionally and meaningfully...
Schuyler Center Selected as New York State Partner in KIDS COUNT Network
Press Release Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy has announced that it will be serving as the KIDS COUNT partner for New York...
Transforming New York’s Child Welfare System by Investing in Families
The Promise Families and young people can easily access the economic, food, child care, and other concrete supports they need to thrive in every...