Policy Resources - Advocates for Children of New York

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Programme politique

Lettre de signature

Recommandations pour améliorer l’accès et la réussite scolaires d’un nombre croissant d’élèves hébergés temporairement

In March 2018, Advocates for Children and Citizens’ Committee for Children of New York jointly issued recommendations for expanding support for students experiencing homelessness, and sixteen leading child advocacy, education, and housing organizations sent a letter to Mayor de Blasio urging him to include a significant infusion of resources in the budget to support these students.

15 mars 2018

Tweed Courthouse, the headquarters of the Department of Education.

Témoignage et commentaires publics

AFC Comments Regarding Proposed Amendments to Chancellor’s Regulation A-101

AFC submitted comments on the DOE’s proposed changes to Chancellor’s Regulation A-101 regarding school transfers, admissions, and enrollment.

Feb 13, 2018

Five yellow pencils of varying lengths against a white background.

Déclaration de presse

Preliminary Budget Would Cut Key Supports for Students who are Homeless

Kim Sweet, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), issued the following statement in response to the release of the City’s Fiscal Year 2019 Preliminary Budget.

Feb 1, 2018

Témoignage et commentaires publics

AFC Testifies on Support for Students in Temporary Housing

AFC testified before the City Council Committee on Education and Committee on General Welfare about support for students who are homeless. We are calling on the City to ensure there is high-level leadership on this issue, expand the number of DOE social workers for these students, and devote additional resources to address the significant challenges faced by the rising number of students who are homeless.

Oct 11, 2017

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Déclaration de presse

Student Homelessness in New York City, 2016–17

The New York State Technical and Education Assistance Center for Homeless Students (NYS-TEACHS), a project of Advocates for Children of New York, posted new data showing the number of students identified as homeless enrolled in New York City and New York State schools for the 2016–2017 school year.

Oct 10, 2017

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Témoignage et commentaires publics

AFC Comments on Child Care for Children Living in Shelters

AFC submitted comments to the New York City Board of Health on proposed regulations regarding child care programs in homeless shelters.

Jul 25, 2017

Témoignage et commentaires publics

AFC Testifies on the New York City FY 2018 Executive Budget

AFC testified before the New York City Council about the Fiscal Year 2018 city budget proposal. We urge the Administration and City Council to increase funding for DOE social workers for students living in homeless shelters, Restorative Practices and other alternatives to school suspensions, and school accessibility.

May 25, 2017

Témoignage et commentaires publics

AFC Testifies on the New York City FY 2018 Preliminary Education Budget

AFC testified before the New York City Council Committee on Education on the fiscal year 2018 Preliminary Budget. We urge the Administration to include increased funding for DOE social workers for students living in homeless shelters. In addition, we request that the budget include additional resources to expand restorative practices and pilot a mental health support continuum in 20 high-needs schools.

Mar 21, 2017

Témoignage et commentaires publics

AFC Comments Regarding Proposed Amendments to Chancellor’s Regulation A-101

AFC submitted comments to the New York City Department of Education regarding proposed changes to Chancellor’s Regulation A-101 (student admissions, discharges, and transfers), including changes to school selection and enrollment for students in foster care and students in temporary housing.

Jan 13, 2017

Témoignage et commentaires publics

AFC Testifies on the New York City FY 2017 Executive Budget

AFC testified before the City Council Committee on Finance, asking that the final budget include increased funding for DOE social workers for students living in shelters and for restorative justice programs.

May 24, 2016

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