Policy Resources - Advocates for Children of New York

Testimonio y comentario público

AFC Testifies on the New York City FY 2027 Preliminary Budget – Children and Youth

Today, AFC is testifying at the New York City Council Preliminary Budget Hearing on Children and Youth, calling on the City to invest $3 million to provide interim transportation for students in foster care waiting for bus service to begin.

Mar 16, 2026

Testimonio y comentario público

AFC Testifies on the Path to Universal Child Care

Today, AFC is testifying before the New York City Council Subcommittee on Early Childhood Education regarding the expansion of early childhood care and education programs and how the City should use this opportunity to create a fully inclusive and accessible system.

Mar 2, 2026

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Comunicado de prensa

AFC Responds to the Release of the New York City FY 2027 Preliminary Budget

In response to the release of Mayor Mamdani’s Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2027, Maria Odom, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), issued the following statement.

Feb 17, 2026

Testimonio y comentario público

AFC Submits Testimony on the FY 2027 State Health Budget Proposal

AFC submitted testimony for the Joint Legislative Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2027 State Health Budget, urging the State to invest in Early Intervention.

Feb 10, 2026

Testimonio y comentario público

AFC Submits Testimony on Payments to Early Childhood Care & Education Providers

AFC submitted testimony to the New York City Council Committee on Education regarding Intro. 203, a bill to amend the administrative code to require reporting on payments to early childhood care and education providers.

Jan 30, 2026

Testimonio y comentario público

AFC Testifies on the FY 2027 State Education Budget Proposal

Today, AFC is testifying at the Joint Legislative Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2027 Executive Budget Proposal for Elementary and Secondary Education.

Jan 29, 2026

Three students, viewed from behind, sitting in a school stairwell doing homework.

Agenda política

City Budget Priorities for Fiscal Year 2027

The Fiscal Year 2027 budget must sustain important education programs funded with one-year city dollars, while also increasing investments to address pressing needs and ensuring the City can fulfill its legal obligations to students, including those with disabilities.

Jan 22, 2026

Comunicado de prensa

AFC Responds to Governor Hochul’s FY 2027 Executive Budget

Maria Odom, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), issued the following statement in response to the release of Governor Hochul’s FY 2027 Executive Budget proposal.

Jan 20, 2026

Carta de inicio de sesión

120+ Organizations Call on the NYS Congressional Delegation to Reject Proposed Funding Cuts

AFC joined 120+ organizations calling on the New York State delegation to the U.S. House of Representatives to reject the severe cuts to P–12 education funding included in the appropriations bill advanced out of subcommittee in September.

Jan 14, 2026

Tweed Courthouse, the headquarters of the Department of Education.

Comunicado de prensa

Statement on Announcement of Kamar Samuels as Next Schools Chancellor

Maria Odom, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), issued the following statement in response to the announcement of Kamar Samuels as the next Schools Chancellor.

Dec 30, 2025

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Leading the Way for NYC Schools: Recommendations for the Next Administration

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