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New York ‘Whole Child, Whole Community’

Welcome to ‘Our New York Whole Child, Whole Community Budget: A Community Vision for Prioritizing Our Children & Communities!’ 

Join the Children’s Defense Fund – New York, fierce young advocates, impacted community leaders and state elected officials as we explain the critical budget needs of children, youth, and families and the investments New York must make NOW to put our children, youth, young adults, and their families and communities first. And to help us make this community vision a reality, you can take action using the links below!

Whole Child, Whole Community Teach-In Agenda & Digital Toolkit

Organizing to Build Community Power to Ensure Marginalized Children, Youth, And Families Thrive.

Action Center

A Community Vision for Prioritizing Our Children

Take Action for Economic Mobility in the State Budget!

Take Action for Housing is a Human Right in the State Budget!

Take Action

Take Action for Youth Mental Health Care & Wellness in the State Budget!

Take Action for Child Welfare in the State Budget!

Take Action for Youth Justice in the State Budget!

Take Action to End Childhood Lead Poisoning in the State Budget!

A Community Vision for Prioritizing Our Children

Take Action for Whole Child, Whole Community Holistic Funding in the State Budget!

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Take Action for a Living Wage in the State Budget!