2020 Publications

JAN 2020 | STATE OF NEW YORK’S CHILDREN

The State of New York’s Children Data Book

Sources for The State of New York’s Children Data Book

JAN 2020 | LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES

Schuyler Center 2020-2021 Policy Priorities

2019 Publications

SEPTEMBER 2019 | WORKING FAMILY TAX CREDITS

Reduce Child and Family Poverty by Strengthening Working Family Tax Credits, Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy, Fiscal Policy Institute, United Way of NYS and The Children’s Agenda

SEPTEMBER 2019 | MATERNAL HEALTH

The Moving on Maternal Depression (MOMD) Project in New York: An Opportunity to Improve Policies and Programs that Support Maternal Mental Health

APRIL 2019 | LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY

Schuyler Center’s Last Look at the State Fiscal Year 2019-20 Budget

On April 1, 2019, the New York State Legislature and Governor reached agreement on the 2019-20 State Budget. Schuyler Center’s Last Look is our assessment of the enacted State budget as it compares to Schuyler Center’s policy priorities.

MAY 7, 2019 | TESTIMONY

Testimony before the Complete Count Commission, Complete Count Commission Hearing. Presented by Dede Hill, Director of Public Policy, Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy

MARCH 2019 | LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY

Schuyler Center’s Next Look at the New York State 2019-20 Budget

In January, the Schuyler Center shared its First Look at Governor Cuomo’s 2019-2020 Executive Budget with our assessment of how it advances policies that improve the health and well-being of all New Yorkers, especially low-income children and families. This is our Next Look, which provides an overview of how the Assembly and Senate budget proposals compare with the Governor’s priorities – and with Schuyler Center’s– on several important issues.

FEB 12, 2019 | TESTIMONY | TAXES

Testimony before the Joint Fiscal Committees on the SFY 2019-20 Executive Budget on Taxes. Presented by Dede Hill, Director of Policy, Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy

FEB. 5, 2019 | TESTIMONY | HEALTH/MEDICAID

Testimony before the Joint Fiscal Committees on the SFY 2019-20 Executive Budget on Heath/Medicaid. Presented by Kate Breslin, President and CEO, Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy

FEB 1, 2019 | LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY

Schuyler Center’s First Look at the New York State 2019-20 Executive Budget

Schuyler Center’s First Look is an initial assessment of New York State’s 2019-20 proposed Executive Budget and how it advances priorities that improve the health and well-being of all New Yorkers, especially those living in poverty. Schuyler Center staff will spend the coming days gaining a deeper understanding of the Executive Budget and its impacts, and working with lawmakers to achieve a final State budget that prioritizes investing in children and families, and reducing poverty and inequality.

JAN 24, 2019 | TESTIMONY | HUMAN SERVICES

Testimony before the Joint Fiscal Committees on the SFY 2019-20 Executive Budget on Human Services.
Presented by Dede Hill, Director of Policy, Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy

JAN 2019 | LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES

Overview
First 3 Years of Life
Family-Based Foster Care
Preventive Services
Working Family Tax Credits
Affordable, High-Quality Child Care
Public Health
Maternal Depression
Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting
2020 Census

JAN 2019 | PRE-KINDERGARTEN

The State of Early Learning in New York: Too Many Young Learners Still Left Out, a report by the Ready for Kindergarten, Ready for College Campaign, of which Schuyler Center is a member. January 2019

JAN 2019 | STATE OF NEW YORK’S CHILDREN

The State of New York’s Children Data Book

Sources for The State of New York’s Children Data Book

2018 Publications

OCTOBER 15, 2018 | CHILDREN

Voting for Children: Questions for Candidates and Lawmakers

October 15, 2018 | PRESENTATION | CHILDREN

Schuyler Center policy staff hosted a NYC event on the State of New York’s Children – Voting for Children Because Our Future Depends on It. View the staff’s slide presentation.

JUNE 7, 2018 | PRESENTATION | HEALTH

The New York State Perinatal Association held its annual meeting on June 7 & 8. Schuyler Center’s Kate Breslin moderated and presented for the plenary session about Value-Based Payment for Maternity, Delivery, and Infant Care. She was joined by Douglas Fish, MD, NYS Office of Health Insurance Programs and Elie Ward, American Academy of Pediatrics, NY Chapter.

APRIL 2018 | POLICY PRIORITIES

Strengthening the Empire State Child Credit to Reduce Poverty Among the Youngest New Yorkers

APRIL 20, 2018 | PRESENTATION | CHILD HEALTH

Schuyler Center, United Hospital Fund, NYS Department of Health Medicaid and The Children’s Agenda webinar presentation for New York State and North Carolina Conversation about Medicaid Managed Care and Children, Value-based Payment, and NYS’s First 1,000 Days on Medicaid Initiative.

APRIL 18, 2018 | PRESENTATION

NYS Budget and Legislative Process: Opportunities to Influence (and Improve) Public Policy

Dede Hill, Director of Policy, presented on NYS Budget and Legislative Process: Opportunities to Influence (and Improve) Public Policy at the New York State Public Health Association Annual Conference.

APRIL 5, 2018 | LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY

Schuyler Center’s Last Look at the NYS 2018-19 Enacted Budget

On March 30, 2018, the New York State Legislature and Governor reached an agreement on the 2018-2019 State Budget. Faced with a significant deficit, the Executive Budget had proposed sharp cuts in services, with those cuts disproportionately targeting programs that serve and support low-income families and children. The Legislative one-house budgets, particularly the Assembly budget, included proposals to shield New York children and families from some of the harshest proposals.

MAR 19, 2018 | LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY

Schuyler Center’s Next Look at the NYS 2018-19 Executive Budget

In January, the Schuyler Center shared its First Look at Governor Cuomo’s 2018-2019 Executive Budget with our assessment of how it advances policies that improve the health and well-being of all New Yorkers, especially low-income children and families. This is our Next Look, which provides an overview of how the Assembly and Senate budget proposals compare with the Governor’s priorities on several important issues.

Mar 14, 2018 | PRESENTATION | CHILD HEALTH

The First 1,000 Days of Medicaid Initiative

Kate Breslin, President and CEO, and Juliette Price, Director of The Albany Promise, presented on the First 1,000 Days on Medicaid Initiative at the NYS Community Action Association 12th Annual Symposium on Poverty and Economic Security.

JAN 24, 2018 | LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY

Schuyler Center’s First Look at the NYS 2018-19 Executive Budget

Schuyler Center’s First Look is an initial assessment of New York State’s 2018-19 proposed Executive Budget and how it advances priorities that improve the health and well-being of all New Yorkers, especially those living in poverty. Schuyler Center staff will spend the coming days gaining a deeper understanding of the Executive Budget and its impacts, and working with lawmakers to achieve a final State budget that prioritizes investing in children and families, and reducing poverty and inequality.

FEB 9, 2018 | CHILD HEALTH

Schuyler Center and The Children’s Agenda hosted a webinar, “Promoting the First 1,000 Days on Medicaid Initiative in the NYS Budget,” to provide information about what is in the Executive Budget and how colleagues can help ensure implementation of the First 1,000 Days initiative. Resources from the webinar are provided below.

FEB 12, 2018 | TESTIMONY | HEALTH/MEDICAID

Testimony before the Joint Fiscal Committees on the SFY 2018-19 Executive Budget Health/Medicaid Budget Hearing.

Submitted by Kate Breslin, President & CEO, Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy

FEB 8, 2018 | TESTIMONY | TAXES

Testimony before the Joint Fiscal Committees on the SFY 2018-19 Executive Budget Taxes Budget Hearing.

Presented by Dorothy (Dede) Hill, Director of Policy, Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy

FEB 6, 2018 | TESTIMONY | HUMAN SERVICES

Testimony before the Joint Fiscal Committees on the SFY 2018-19 Executive Budget Human Services Budget Hearing.

Presented by Kari Siddiqui, Senior Policy Analyst, Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy

FEB 2018 | POLICY PRIORITIES | CHILDREN

Child Advocates Across New York State Express Concerns about Budget’s Impacts on Low-Income Children

Schuyler Center partners with the Citizens’ Committee for Children, The Children’s Agenda, Westchester Children’s Association, and Children’s Defense Fund-NY to alert policymakers to the Executive Budget’s cumulative impacts on New York State’s children.