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Advancing Equity

Advancing Equity

The Council's goal is to promote race equity in the development and implementation of policies, programs and our own personal interactions.  For more information, explore the Race Equity and Inclusion Action Guide:  7 Steps to Advance and Embed Race Equity and Inclusion within your Organization below.  The adoption of these steps help to reduce race inequities within our organizations and systems that contribute to the differential outcomes observed among our children and families.

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

Advancing Equity Initiatives

Step 1: Establish an Understanding of Race Equity and Inclusion Principles

Often, race-focused conversations derail because people are using the same terms in different ways.

 

Step 2: Engage Affected Populations and Stakeholders

One of the impacts of systemic racialization is the exclusion of people of color from many avenues of decision making, civic participation and power. People of color, the most direct stakeholders in the elimination of racism and those with the most first-hand experiences with its effects, must have a role in social-change efforts along with whites.

Step 5: Identify Strategies and Target Resources to Address Root Causes of Inequities

After conducting a systems analysis to identify the root causes of inequities, you can then begin to surface possible strategies and solutions for addressing the problems.

Step 3: Gather and Analyze Disaggregated Data

Advancing race equity for the populations that we serve requires data. 

Step 4: Conduct Systems Analysis of Root Causes of Inequities

Disparities are systemic, the product of multiple decisions that precede the decision to apply discipline. Root cause analyses are necessary to identify the drivers that contribute to disparities.

Step 6: Conduct Race Equity Impact Assessment for all Policies and Decision-making

A racial equity impact assessment is a systematic examination of how a proposed action or decision will likely
affect different racial and ethnic groups.

Step 7: Continuously Evaluate Effectiveness and Adapt Strategies

Implementing investment strategies that promote policy change, system reform and program delivery are critical to removing barriers and increasing equitable opportunities to populations served.

Latina Mentoring Initiative

The Latina Mentoring Initiative (LMI) was created to level the playing field for young Latinas. Mentors are positive role models who guide youth with respect, structure, and compassion to build positive life skills. 

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Every Student Present

Every Student Present shed light on the issue of chronic absence and highlights approaches that schools, families and communities can use to reduce it.

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Tools and Resources for Advancing Equity

Race Equity Resouces

The framework used to present the resources and information within this section of the website are organized around the Annie E. Casey Foundation's Race Equity and Inclusion Action Guide: 7 Steps to Advance and Embed Race Equity and Inclusion Within Your Organization.

Pyramid Model

With its emphasis on strong relationships the Pyramid Model is congruent with other New York State early childhood efforts to set the foundation for development and lifelong learning.

 

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.