We continue to fight for immigrant and mixed-status families nationwide. #CDFNewYork leaders Khin Mai Aung and Juan Diaz recently wrote an op-ed for the Buffalo News on why New York must pass the Access to Representation and BUILD Acts to protect our youth. Read here: https://bit.ly/4ebCYTv
Save the Date | Join #CDFNewYork on June 17 in Lower Manhattan as we hold A Celebration of Joy to uplift progress and community. We’re coming together to honor the people shaping a brighter future for New York’s children and youth.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4sebZKw
New York outlawed arresting children under 12, but now some law enforcement are targeting their mothers. #CDFNewYork's José Perez spoke with The Imprint to challenge this punitive mindset and urge a shift toward providing young people more support. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4t9u4dD
The #CDFNewYork team wants you to help them tear down the barriers for children and young people! If you live in New York, tell your elected officials to dedicate $50 million to the Youth Justice Innovation Fund using this tool: bit.ly/YouthJusticeTakeAction
In NYC, more than half of all children have at least one immigrant parent. #CDFNewYork’s Juan Diaz recently testified before the NYC Council to urge increased financial support for these families, ensuring every child has the resources to thrive. Watch his testimony: https://bit.ly/4bmQlyw
New York state must commit itself to building futures, not cages. In an op-ed for the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle, #CDFNewYork's Jose Perez shares how the state that once jailed him as a teen must now fully fund Raise the Age to better support its young people. Read: https://bit.ly/3NeceXE
#CDFNewYork’s Juan Diaz & Sabah Merchant recently joined the NY Can End Child Poverty Coalition advocacy day in Albany!
Our New York coalition is fighting to:
- Boost SNAP & nutrition support
- Increase cash assistance for families
- Launch universal statewide child care
Our #CDFNewYork team recently advocated for youth justice, child well-being, and immigrant rights at the 55th NY State Association of Black Puerto Rican Hispanic and Asian Legislators Caucus Weekend. Among other things, they discussed the urgent need to pass #NY4ALL. Great work!
#CDFNewYork’s Juan Diaz wrote an op-ed in City Limits on why New York lawmakers must pass the proposed #NY4All legislation to protect immigrant and mixed-status families, reduce fear, and ensure every child can thrive: https://bit.ly/4kMa65E
This week, #CDFNewYork’s Sabah Merchant joined youth advocates in Albany for Healthy Minds Healthy Kids and the Kids Can’t Wait advocacy days, urging lawmakers to invest $200M in behavioral health and expanding community supports, so every child gets timely, quality care.
#CDFNewYork’s YouthNPower: Transforming Care coalition report shows when young people have access to resources, their mental health thrives! Our team’s Sabah Merchant spoke with Public News Service about what NY must do next to give the state's children the support they need: https://bit.ly/4t0Zmnx
#CDFNewYork is proud to be part of the Coalition to Protect Raise the Age, a statewide alliance of 225 organizations working to preserve this landmark law that keeps youth out of adult jails. Learn why this matters in POLITICO New York’s NY Playbook: www.politico.com/newsletters/...
“A cycle of failure that must be broken” | #CDFNewYork rallied with young people in the Bronx for youth justice reforms, calling for bills like the #Right2RemainSilent Act and Youth Justice and Opportunities Act to be passed. Read the story from The Imprint: https://bit.ly/3L7Aw3V
#CDFNewYork’s Juan Diaz joined community leaders and The Young Center to discuss how harmful federal immigration policies are putting children in New York at risk. He and others urged state solutions are needed to protect immigrant families. Read in El Diario: https://bit.ly/4oq1fHp
Key Read | Another federal judge recently blocked the effort to eliminate birthright citizenship, but threats remain. In a @USAToday op-ed, #CDFNewYork’s Juan Diaz calls on youth and immigration advocates to stay alert to protect children and families: https://bit.ly/48pm00W
Important Read | Despite recent judicial victories, efforts to dismantle birthright citizenship continue. In a @USAToday.com op-ed, #CDFNewYork’s Juan Diaz urges youth and immigration advocates to remain vigilant for the sake of children and families: https://bit.ly/48pm00W
