Policy Resources - Advocates for Children of New York

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AFC Testifies on the Early Childhood Educator Workforce Development & Pipeline

Today, AFC is testifying before the New York City Council Subcommittee on Early Childhood Education, Committee on Workforce Development, and Committee on Higher Education about the importance of expanding the early childhood workforce to ensure that New York City children have access to high-quality early childhood care and education programs.

Apr 15, 2026

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AFC, the ARISE Coalition, & the Transition Alliance Testify on the NYC FY 2027 Preliminary Education Budget

Today, AFC, the ARISE Coalition, and the Transition Alliance (both coordinated by AFC) are testifying at the New York City Council Committee on Education’s Preliminary Budget hearing.

Mar 23, 2026

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AFC Submits Testimony on the NYC FY 2027 Preliminary Budget — Health, Mental Health, & Disabilities

AFC submitted testimony to the New York City Committee on Health, Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use, and Committee on Disabilities on the need to extend and baseline funding for the Mental Health Continuum and increase investments to support students with disabilities.

Mar 19, 2026

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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

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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

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Testimonio y comentario público

AFC Testifies on Transfer Schools & Int. 1359

AFC is testifying before the New York City Council Committee on Education regarding transfer schools and in support of Int. 1359, which would require the Department of Education to report on Manifestation Determination Reviews.

Oct 30, 2025

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Testimonio y comentario público

AFC Testifies on Access to After-School Programs

AFC is testifying before the City Council Committee on Children and Youth about the need for the City to ensure after-school programs are equipped to meet the needs of all students, including students with disabilities, and to provide bus service home from after-school programs so that students who rely on busing are able to participate.

Sep 18, 2025

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Comunicado de prensa

Response to the New York City FY 2026 Budget Agreement

Kim Sweet, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), issued the following statement in response to the Fiscal Year 2026 city budget agreement.

Jun 27, 2025

Recursos de políticas

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

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