Every Step of the Way
How we connect children and youth with the tools to learn, grow, and lead.
Advocacy and Public Policy
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Report Shows Financial Aid for Former Foster Youth Leads to Success
“Fostering Success at SUNY” report shows that youth in foster care benefit from college financial assistance.
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Three Takeaways From the Child Welfare Summit
Here’s what we learned during an engaging and enlightening event in Albany.
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Student Activists Visit D.C. to Talk Gun Violence in East Harlem
Students in our arts and activism program advocated for solutions to gun violence.
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Youth Advocate for Better Community Services in Washington, D.C.
Our student artists shared ideas about how to improve their communities on Capitol Hill.
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16 Youth Shadow City Council Members and Share Experience in Foster Care
Students across New York City convene on City Hall to shadow New York City’s council members.
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New State Budget Helps Protect Children’s Aid Program Funding
Our Office of Public Policy reflects on a successful advocacy season.
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Seven Days in Albany
The start of advocacy season begins with a trip to Albany to secure funding for key programs and services.
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Wins and Losses for New Yorkers
Our Pre-K teachers will continue to be paid less than their DOE peers.
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A Successful Advocacy Season
Our Office of Public Policy reflects on a robust advocacy season.
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Making Foster Care Human
Foster Youth Shadow Day gives dozens of youth an inside look at City Hall and chance to make their voices heard.
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Getting Heard at the Capitol
The Fostering Youth Success Alliance brings more than 100 advocates to Albany to urge more funding.
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Community Schools: Welcomed in Albany
Community schools advocates urge New York government officials to increase funding for community schools.