CCC is the leading child advocacy organization in New York City. Our focus is on our core three pillars: Public Policy, Research and Data, and Civic Engagement.

We advance well-being, equity, and justice for all of New York’s children through research, advocacy, and civic engagement. Three Pillars of Our Work: Research and Data Analysis: We analyze and publish data on child and family well-being.

Mar 24, 2025 · Schools play an essential role in meeting the behavioral health needs of children, yet New York City’s approach to addressing the social-emotional needs of students in schools has often been fragmented and insufficient.

Feb 12, 2025 · On behalf of CCC, this comprehensive testimony outlines the steps the State must take in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Executive Budget to ensure that every New York child in every family is healthy, housed, educated, and safe.

Feb 27, 2025 · In New York, 2 out of 5 households pay more than 30% of their income towards rent, and 1 in 5 pay over 50% of their income towards rent. The recently released NY State Comptroller’s Office report highlights that the number of homeless children has more than doubled between 2022 (20,299 children) and 2024 (50,773 children).

Jan 28, 2025 · Résumé des mesures prises dans le budget préliminaire de New York pour l’exercice 2026 Le budget préliminaire pour l’année fiscale 26 ne finance pas des initiatives clés qui ont été financées dans le budget adopté pour l’année fiscale 25.. L’administration municipale a financé les investissements suivants pour l’exercice 25 uniquement, ce qui signifie que ces ...

As Associate Executive Director for Policy & Advocacy, Alice Bufkin leads CCC’s policy strategies and advocacy priorities focused on the impact of city and state budget, policy, and legislation on New York’s children and their families.

Mar 7, 2025 · In New York City alone, since 2013 there has been a 48% decrease in adolescent arrests for serious offenses. Evidence from implementation across the State clearly shows how the law has improved community safety and youth well-being.

Jan 28, 2025 · The campaign’s recent Unmet Needs Study engaged Health Management Associates (HMA) to execute an in-depth needs assessment for New York children covered by Medicaid and Child Health Plus. The most egregious finding?

Jun 11, 2024 · CCC applauds the City Council’s efforts to improve services within DHS shelters and urges city leaders to prioritize funding appropriation when bills are passed. These investments will have a permanent and long-term effect on the health of New York’s children, families, and communities.