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Raising NY Plan to Safely Reopen Child Care in Support of New York’s Recovery

May 20, 2020By Helen Smith

On Monday, May 18th, 2020, the Raising NY Coalition released a plan to offer affordable, safe, high-quality child care during this ongoing public health crisis, and to begin rebuilding the child care system to make it stronger and more equitable than before the pandemic. New York cannot reopen without essential supports for our children and families—including…

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Building Back Better: Policy Priorities for New York’s Recovery

May 20, 2020By Helen Smith

As New York slowly reopens, New York lawmakers—federal, state, and local—must stand firmly with our children and families, particularly families of color, and consider implementing the policies we recommend in our Building Back Better: Policy Priorities for New York’s Recovery. These recommendations are intended to meet the immediate, emergency needs of New York children and…

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Schuyler Center in the Press Regarding COVID-19 Efforts and Child Care

May 12, 2020By Helen Smith

During the months of April and May, 2020, Schuyler Center Director of Policy Dede Hill spoke out about New York’s child care system in the wake of COVID-19. On April 14, 2020, Dede Hill was quoted in Times Union reporter Rachel Silberstein’s article about the future of day care sites post-COVID-19: "All providers—both those keeping…

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The Coronavirus Crisis – Raising Families with Young Children

May 12, 2020By Helen Smith

On April 30, 2020, Raising NY, a coalition co-chaired by Schuyler Center President and CEO Kate Breslin, released the findings of a survey of New York parents with young children on the impacts of COVID-19. The survey results reveal that New York families with young children are being hit hard by the impacts of the…

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Why the Census Matters in the Time of COVID-19

April 22, 2020By Helen Smith

Every 10 years, everyone living in the United States is asked to complete a simple but very important constitutional task: respond to the census. With COVID-19 devastating many New York communities – leaving families worried about their health and that of their loved ones; wondering how they will pay their rent, afford groceries and educate…

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Schuyler Center’s Last Look at the New York State 2020-21 Budget

April 20, 2020By Helen Smith

On April 1, 2020, the New York State Legislature and Governor reached agreement on the 2020-21 State Budget. Schuyler Center’s Last Look is our assessment of the enacted State Budget as it compares to priorities that improve the health and well-being of all New Yorkers, especially children and families living in poverty. With New Yorkers…

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COVID-19 Resources

April 8, 2020By Helen Smith

We've compiled information to help families connect to resources that may be helpful during this potentially stressful and challenging time. Many localities have their own community-based resources. Some links here direct the user to local government and/or local elected officials, who may be best positioned to make local connections. General / Up to Date…

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Continuing to work to shape public policy during this difficult time

April 8, 2020By Helen Smith

During this extremely difficult time, the Schuyler Center team continues to work to shape public policy for people in need. Please check out our recent advocacy related to COVID-19, as well as the media we generated in the Times Union and the Daily Gazette relating to State budget issues. During the last week of March/first week…

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Letter from Empire State Campaign for Child Care and Winning Beginning NY to Governor Cuomo and Legislative Leaders Urging Bold Steps to Support Child Care In Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

March 30, 2020By Helen Smith

On March 30, 2020 the Empire State Campaign for Child Care and Winning Beginning NY sent a letter to Governor Cuomo and Legislative leaders. It urged inclusion of dedicated, robust funds in the NYS Budget to enable the State to take immediate, bold steps to support child care during this period of emergency. A media…

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New York State Budget Update

March 20, 2020By Helen Smith

Dear friends and colleagues, Greetings from my kitchen table. All of us at Schuyler Center are working remotely and still reachable by email. We check-in with a daily, brief video-conference, which has been a comfort during these challenging times. We’re still advocating for New York’s children and families, with new and evolving strategies and tactics.…

Schuyler Insider

Raising NY Plan to Safely Reopen Child Care in Support of New York’s Recovery

Building Back Better: Policy Priorities for New York’s Recovery

Schuyler Center in the Press Regarding COVID-19 Efforts and Child Care

The Coronavirus Crisis – Raising Families with Young Children

Why the Census Matters in the Time of COVID-19

Schuyler Center’s Last Look at the New York State 2020-21 Budget

COVID-19 Resources

Continuing to work to shape public policy during this difficult time

Letter from Empire State Campaign for Child Care and Winning Beginning NY to Governor Cuomo and Legislative Leaders Urging Bold Steps to Support Child Care In Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

New York State Budget Update

Schuyler Insider

President’s Message: March 2021

It’s time to commit to ending child poverty in New York State. It’s past time.

Schuyler Center Presents Data on State of New York Children

Advocates Use New York’s Climate Act as a Model to Tackle Child Poverty

Facebook Live: Virtual Legislative Briefing on the NY Childhood Poverty Reduction Act

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President’s Message: March 2021

It’s time to commit to ending child poverty in New York State. It’s past time.

Schuyler Center Presents Data on State of New York Children

Advocates Use New York’s Climate Act as a Model to Tackle Child Poverty