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What We Do

Current Initiatives by Focus Area

Learn how the Council's work is supporting the availability, access, and quality of services for children, youth and families in New York State. Click on the boxes below to learn more.  

Early Childhood
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Early Childhood Initiatives

Ensuring that all children and families in New York are supported by a full complement of services and resources essential for successful development.  Click on the items below to learn more.

Cross-Systems’ Collaboration
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Cross-Systems’ Collaboration Initiatives

Fostering interagency collaborations to facilitate access to needed services and supports for children and youth with complex needs and their families.  Click on the items below to learn more. 

Research & Data
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Research, Data & Mapping Initiatives

Providing information on community assets and needs to assist policymakers in planning and supporting children, youth and families in New York.  Click on the items below to learn more.  

Advancing Equity
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Advancing Equity Initiatives

A key tenet of the Council is to promote race equity.  Click on the items below to learn more. 

Youth and Family Engagement
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Youth and Family Engagement Initiatives

Connecting with youth and families elevates the leaders of the future.  Click on the items below to learn more.

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.