Testimony Before New York City Council Committee on Consumer Affairs In Support of Green Carts Bill
January 31, 2008
Green Carts -- new sidewalk fruit and vegetable vendors -- would make fresh produce much more available in low-income communities throughout New York City.
Direct Troubled Youth to Community-based Supports and Programming
January 14, 2008
It makes sense to direct troubled youth to community-based supports and programming rather than detention centers, where the likelihood of recidivism is much greater, according to Children’s Aid’s letter to the editor of the New York Times. Click to read the letter
Children's Aid strongly supports the children's health initiatives outlined in Governor Spitzer's State of the State address
January 11, 2008
Children’s Aid strongly supports the new children’s health initiatives proposed by Governor Eliot Spitzer in his recent State of the State address. The Governor proposes to expand health insurance to cover more families and children in New York State.
The Need For High Quality, Affordable, Accessible Child Care
November 7, 2007
Many more parents need high quality, subsidized child care than have access to it. To remedy this shortfall, New York State needs to make a greater commitment to the Child Care Block Grant, testified Children's Aid's Quality Improvement Director, James Langford.
Keep Dreams Alive for Immigrant Youth
September 20, 2007
Despite the fact that they grew up in the U.S. and despite their academic achievements, many children of illegal immigrants who are here without documentation face an uncertain educational future.
Health For All!
May 1, 2007
Health is not something we just talk about at The Children’s Aid Society. It’s a top priority for all of the children and families we serve and for the staff of Children’s Aid as well.
What Works in Middle Schools
April 17, 2007
Testimony of C. Warren Moses, CEO, before the New York City Council's Middle School Task Force Community Forum: What Works in Middle Schools
Testimony Before the New York City Council on School-Based Mental Health Services
March 22, 2007
CAS is one of New York City's oldest and largest child and family direct service providers, and we are pleased to offer testimony on issues related to the funding and delivery of mental health services to children in New York City.
Testimony Before The NYS Assembly Committee on Children and Families on Aftercare Services for Court-Involved Youth and Families
December 18, 2006
This public/private partnership to assist adjudicated youth as they return home recognizes the need for ongoing guidance and connectedness beyond aftercare for a successful transition to adulthood.
What We Know About Child Abuse
April 12, 2006
Over the course of more than 150 years, The Children's Aid Society has learned a few things about the causes and prevention of child abuse. In this article, CEO C. Warren Moses shares some of what we know.
The Role of Public Schools In Child Protection
February 10, 2006
The following testimony was made before the New York State Assembly Standing Committees on Children and Families and Oversight, Analysis and Investigation on February 10, 2006
It's About Time...
November 7, 2005
Our children’s time; specifically, the time they spend outside of school. There is a formal recognition, finally, of the value of the after-school hours, now better known as out-of-school-time, or OST
Aging Out of Foster Care
February 28, 2005
This piece discusses the struggles of teens in foster care, many of whom age out without having acquired the skills and supports needed for a successful transition to independence
Renewal and Revision of the Health Care Reform Act (HCRA)
February 16, 2005
Testimony Before the New York State Assembly Committees on Health and Insurance by Kate Lawler, Program Director Health Care Access Program (HCAP)
Testimony to NYC Council Commission on the Campaign for Fiscal Equity
December 8, 2004
After-school programs are a vital component of a sound basic education
Proposed Funding Cuts to Facilitated Enrollment in New York State Public Health Insurance
March 1, 2004
Testimony before the New York State Legislature by Kate Lawler, Program Director for CAS' Health Care Access Program
Multiple Needs, Multiple Strategies: How After-School Programs Contribute to Academic Success
January 28, 2004
By Jane Quinn, CAS Assistant Executive Director for Community Schools
Testimony to the NYS Assembly on Disaster Relief Medicaid Transition and Family Health Plus
February 4, 2003
Testimony Before the New York State Assembly’s Committee on Health and the New York City Council’s Committees on Health, General Welfare, and Oversight and Investigation
NY State Housing Shelter Allowances
September 23, 2002
Written Testimony by CAS' Cathleen Clements, Esq. to the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
Recommendations to Welfare
September 23, 2002
Written Testimony by CAS' Cathleen Clements, Esq. to the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
Perspectives on Disaster Relief Medicaid Transition
May 17, 2002
Testimony Before the New York City Council's Committees on Health, General Welfare, and Oversight and Investigation by Kate Lawler, Program Director, Health Care Access Program (HCAP), Children's Aid Society
The Youth Diversion Process
March 20, 2002
Testimony before the New York State Assembly, December 5, 2001
By Michele Dubowy, ACSW Director, PINS Diversion & Court Related Services