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NYS Council on Children and Families

Working to Improve the lives of children in NYS

We are New York State's Council on Children and Families (CCF)

The New York State Council on Children and Families (Council) is comprised of 12 commissioners and directors of New York State’s health, education, and human services agencies. As a convener, innovator, and change agent among these state child-serving agencies, the Council is charged with addressing cross-systems issues and providing recommendations to the New York State Executive Chamber that will improve outcomes for all of New York’s children and families.

Explore CCF's Work Initiatives

Supporting the needs of young children prenatal to age 8

Helping children, youth and families navigate complex situations/access to services

Listening and working with youth and families

Information to help youth, families and policymakers

Racial, ethnic, gender, ability and other forms of diversity, equality and inclusion efforts

View publications, reports and other resources for improving the lives of children and families

CCF Member Agencies

Office of Addiction Services and Supports

Office for the Aging

Office of Children and Family Services

Division of Criminal Justice Services

State Education Department

Department of Health

Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (JC)

Department of Labor

Office of Mental Health

Office for People With Developmental Disabilities

Office of Probation and Correctional Alternatives

Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance

Improving Outcomes for New York’s Children and Families

Over Five Decades of Improving State Systems

Established over five decades ago.

Since its establishment in 1977, the Council on Children and Families (Council) has served as a convener, innovator and change agent among the state's health, education, and human services agencies

The Council’s mission is to strengthen New York State’s systems of care through cross-agency collaborations and its Vision is that every child and young person in New York State realizes their optimal potential

Our work emphasizes cross-agency collaboration to strengthen systems of care to help create the conditions and environments for New York’s children, youth, and families to thrive and succeed by infusing racial, cultural, gender, linguistic and abilities-competencies into our work

News and Events

Check out the latest news and events pertaining the health and well being of children in NYS

2020 NY KIDS COUNT MULTIMEDIA DATA BOOK RELEASED!!

August 08, 2022

American Rescue Plan Act Child Care Stabilization

August 08, 2022

NYSB5 Annual Program Performance Report

August 08, 2022

Featured References and Resources

Click on the links below to view the latest information and project documents for the Preschool Development Birth Through Five (NYSB5) Grant.

Latest reports and task force findings pertaining to children and families in NYS.

The following is a list of NYS Resources, Guides and Grants pertaining to Childhood and developmental services.

In keeping with Governor Hochul's pledge for greater transparency and accountability in New York State government, the Council on Children and Families is pleased to share its Government Transparency Plan.

The following is a list of useful links.

Covid-19 helpful tips, information, and resources.

CCF's Family of Websites

NYS Parent Portal

Access information on parenting and other helpful resources for parents and caregivers. Download the free mobile app on Google Play and App Store.

Starting Life Together: NYS Parent Guide

Learn about building a nurturing, health relationship with your child.

NYS Child Care, After School, and Parent Support Programs Locator

Find child care, after school, and parent support programs programs near you.

EARLY CHILDHOOD

Explore careers in early childhood and school-age child care with this one-stop information source.

Help Hub for Families

Your connection to resources for children with multiple needs

Every Student Present

Learn about chronic absence and ways to promote school attendance.

NYS Early Childhood Advisory Council

Serves as an advisory council to the Governor on building a comprehensive and sustainable early childhood system to ensure success for all young children.

Kids' Well-being Indicators Clearinghouse (KWIC)

Access New York State Touchstones/KIDS COUNT data through an interactive website.