Policy Resources - Advocates for Children of New York

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Educational Indicators for Students in the Foster System, 2024–25

This brief highlights key educational indicators for the 6,650 New York City students who spent time in foster care during the 2024–25 school year. The data, which were obtained from New York City Public Schools by AFC, show stark disparities between students in the foster system and their peers and illustrate the critical importance of school stability for this population.

Jun 22, 2026

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AFC & the ARISE Coalition Testify on the New York City FY 2027 Executive Budget

Today, AFC and the ARISE Coalition (coordinated by AFC) are testifying before the New York City Council Committee on Finance regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 Executive Budget — Education.

Jun 10, 2026

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AFC Responds to Changes to the State Education Funding Formula

Maria Odom, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), issued the following statement in response to the changes to the Foundation Aid per-pupil funding formula in the FY 2027 New York State education budget bill expected to be passed today.

May 20, 2026

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Response to the Release of the New York City 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 the New York City Fiscal Year 2027 Executive Budget.

May 12, 2026

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AFC Comments on the 2026 NYC Preliminary Racial Equity Plan

AFC submitted comments to the Mayor’s Office of Equity & Racial Justice regarding the 2026 New York City Preliminary Racial Equity Plan. Our comments focus primarily on the goals regarding NYC Public Schools, particularly in the areas of special education, school climate and social-emotional learning, and literacy instruction.

May 5, 2026

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Two Dozen Organizations Call for Interim Transportation for Students in Foster Care

More than two dozen organizations are calling on Mayor Mamdani to include $3 million in the FY 2027 budget to provide interim transportation for students in the foster system so they do not have to miss class or transfer schools due to delays in arranging bus service.

May 1, 2026

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The ARISE Coalition Testifies on School Accessibility & the 2025–2029 Capital Plan

The ARISE Coalition (coordinated by AFC) is testifying before the Panel for Educational Policy about the need for the City to increase investment in school accessibility in the 2025–2029 Capital Plan.

Apr 29, 2026

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AFC Testifies on School Safety

Today, AFC is testifying before the New York City Council Committee on Education and Committee on Public Safety on ensuring schools are safe and supportive for all students and staff. Our testimony calls on the City to invest in restorative justice, mental health services, and positive behavioral interventions, which are proven to strengthen school climate.

Apr 29, 2026

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اے ایف سی نے ابتدائی بچپن کے معلم کی افرادی قوت کی ترقی اور پائپ لائن پر گواہی دی

آج، اے ایف سی نیو یارک سٹی کونسل سب کمیٹی برائے ابتدائی بچپن کی تعلیم، کمیٹی برائے ترقی افرادی قوت، اور کمیٹی برائے اعلیٰ تعلیم کے سامنے نیو یارک سٹی کے بچوں کو معیاری ابتدائی بچپن کی نگہداشت اور تعلیمی پروگراموں تک رسائی کو یقینی بنانے کے لیے ابتدائی بچپن کی افرادی قوت کو بڑھانے کی اہمیت پر گواہی دے رہا ہے۔.

15 اپریل 2026

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2024–25 کے لیے بے گھر طلباء کے لیے تعلیمی اشاریے

This brief summarizes data on a subset of the more than 154,000 New York City students who were identified as homeless during the 2024–25 school year — data that underscore the need for funding equity and a coordinated Citywide response.

6 اپریل 2026

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