Policy Resources - Advocates for Children of New York

Témoignage et commentaires publics

AFC Submits Testimony on the 2014–2015 State Education Budget Proposal

AFC submitted testimony for the New York State Education Budget Hearing, applauding the Governor’s call to make pre-k truly universal, but pointing out that the funding in the budget proposal is insufficient to reach this goal. AFC calls on the Legislature to support Mayor de Blasio’s plan to expand pre-k rapidly in NYC and also makes recommendations regarding the Governor’s preschool special education reform, special education waiver, after-school, and anti-discrimination proposals.

Jan 28, 2014

Témoignage et commentaires publics

AFC Testifies on the Implementation of EarlyLearn NYC

AFC testified before the General Welfare and Women’s Issues Committees of the New York City Council regarding the implementation of EarlyLearn NYC. We are discussing the importance of increased funding to ensure that every child can participate in a high-quality early childhood education program.

Oct 28, 2013

Hands of a toddler playing with wooden animals and dinosaurs. (Photo by cottonbro studio via Pexels)

Témoignage et commentaires publics

AFC Comments on Proposed Revisions to the Federal Child Care Development Fund Regulations

AFC’s Early Childhood Education Project submitted comments on proposed revisions to the federal Child Care Development Fund regulations. Our suggestions are largely focused on two overarching goals that are of vital importance to the clients we serve: making it easier for low-income families to access subsidized child care so that their children can receive a high-quality early childhood education, and improving the ability of child care programs to serve children with special needs.

Aug 2, 2013

Témoignage et commentaires publics

AFC Testifies on the New York City FY 2014 Executive Budget

AFC testified before the City Council Committee on Finance, urging city leaders to reject shortsighted proposed cuts to early childhood education and after-school programs.

Jun 6, 2013

Témoignage et commentaires publics

AFC Testifies on the New York City Fiscal Year 2014 Preliminary Budget

AFC testified before the City Council General Welfare Committee to urge city leaders to reject proposed cuts to early learning programs in New York City.

Mar 18, 2013

Témoignage et commentaires publics

AFC Submits Testimony on the 2013–2014 State Health Budget Proposal

AFC submitted testimony urging the New York State Legislature to ensure that the state budget protects access to high-quality Early Intervention services that are driven by children’s needs, not by their health insurance coverage.

Jan 30, 2013

Ressources politiques

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

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