New York Can End Child Poverty

advocating for state investments that bring economic security to every ny family.

Ending child poverty is a policy choice worth fighting for. 

There are policies that raise children out of poverty and into opportunity, and we have the data to prove it. We are committed to the work of child poverty reduction, and we are urging all of New York’s leaders to stand up for investments in New York’s children.

Addressing child poverty will help all Long Islanders

Addressing child poverty will help all Long Islanders

NEWSDAY - March 20, 2025 [This guest essay reflects the views of Louise Skolnik, professor emeritus of social work at Adelphi University and former Nassau County director of human services and deputy commissioner of the county's Department of Social Services. Louise...

%

of the NYS population is comprised of children under 18

children in NYS experienced poverty in 2023

The federal poverty threshold in 2022 for a family with 2 adults and 2 children.