Centering Children in the New York State Budget – January 2024 webinar
As Albany gears up for the 2024 New York State legislative session, this insider conversation looks at what we expect (and hope!) to see in this year’s state budget and the investments needed to make New York State a place where families can afford to live, grow, and thrive.
In this webinar, Schuyler Center’s Kate Breslin and Dede Hill discuss budget priorities for New York’s children and families, answer questions, and share resources as we kick off 2024. View the recording here.
The Power of Guaranteed Income Programs – December 2023 webinar
There are several guaranteed income pilot programs across the state and country. These programs provide a basic income to participants, with no work requirement. During this webinar, panelists discussed lessons learned from these pilot programs, the experience as a participant, and how this type of policy can combat child poverty. View the webinar recording.
Panelists:
- Steph Silkowski, Director of Policy & Strategic Initiatives, The Bridge Project
- Mirelis De Leon, participant, The Bridge Project
- Joan Hunt, Executive Director, Greater Hudson Promise Neighborhood
- Lira Campbell, HudsonUP Ambassador
- Debipriya Chatterjee, Senior Economist, Community Service Society
- Candi Griffin-Jenkins, Director, Bureau of Social Determinants of Health, NYS Office of Children and Family Services
- Moderator: Kari Siddiqui, Project Director, Schuyler Center
View the slides on Guaranteed Income programs presented by Debipriya Chatterjee
Learn more about Guaranteed Income and these programs.
Children in Immigrant Families – October 2023 webinar
For children in immigrant families, there can be many barriers to services that support well-being. This discussion with immigration and policy experts will focus on how New York can best support all children, why those investments matter, and opportunities to support the newest New Yorkers. View the recording here.
Panelists:
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- Lillie Hinkle, Associate Policy Analyst, National Center on Immigrant Integration Policy, Migration Policy Institute
- Liza Schwartzwald, Esq. – Director of Economic Justice and Family Empowerment, The New York Immigration Coalition
- Carolina Tenecela – Community Health Director/ LIFE Program Coordinator, Little Sisters of the Assumption Family Health Services
- Moderator: Kate Breslin– President and CEO, Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy
Early Childhood Foundations – September 2023 (in-person panel event)
This discussion with early childhood experts focused on the intersections of early childhood development and the experience of poverty, as well as the policy interventions that have proven to be effective for families. Held in Albany at The Bull Moose Club, the event brought together advocates, policymakers, community leaders, and state agency leadership. View the recording here.
Panelists:
The discussion was moderated by David Lombardo, host of The Capitol Pressroom, with:
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- Allison Lake, Executive Director, Westchester Children’s Association
- Stevie Vargas, Parent Advocate
- Andre Eaton, New York Program Director, ParentChild+
- Patricia E. Persell, Early Childhood Policy Director, Early Childhood Advisory Council Co-Chair, NYS Council on Children and Families
Child Health and Well-Being – August 2023 webinar
For families experiencing poverty, there are many barriers to consistent, quality health care. This discussion with leading child health and policy experts focused on how New York supports health for all children, opportunities for improvement, and recommendations for action that addresses health goals within child poverty reduction efforts. View the recording here.
Panelists:
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- Dr. Benard Dreyer, Pediatrician, NYU Grossman School of Medicine and Bellevue Hospital Center
- Dr. Omolara Uwemedimo, Pediatrician and CEO, Strong Children Wellness
- Dr. Jamila Michener, Co-Director, Cornell Center for Health Equity, Cornell University
- Kristin Rivera, YPA-C, Regional Youth Partner, Families Together in New York State
- Moderator: Kate Breslin– President and CEO, Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy
Learn more about the panelists.
Progress Update on the Child Poverty Reduction Act – June 2023 webinar
The first in our discussion series included the co-chair and members of the NYS Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council. The conversation focused on the work the Council has done so far, goals for the coming months, and what lies ahead in pursuit of the Child Poverty Reduction Act goal to reduce the State’s child poverty rate by 50% by 2033. View the recording here.
Panelists:
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- Advisory Council co-chair Daniel Tietz, Commissioner of the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance;
- Alyson Tarek, Assistant Secretary for Human Services and Mental Hygiene, NYS Executive Chamber; and
- Advisory Council member Candace Cabral, Parent Advocate.
- Moderated by Advisory Council member Kate Breslin, President and CEO, Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy
Hosted by Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy, this series of virtual and in-person policy discussions looks at the intersections of child poverty reduction and other policy areas, including health, early childhood policy, and immigration. Recordings of each policy discussion can be found here.