| About SCAA
The Schuyler Center for Analysis and
Advocacy (SCAA), is a statewide, nonprofit, policy analysis
and advocacy organization working to shape policies that improve
health, welfare and human services in New York State. Since 1872, SCAA has served as a voice for social and economic justice for children, the poor, the chronically ill and disabled in New York State. Priority emphasis is given to promoting wellness, mitigating disabilities, combating poverty and helping children become productive adults and citizens.
SCAA's name honors our founder Louisa
Lee Schuyler and aptly describes our mission and approach
as we enter a third century of service to New York's families
and children.
Located in Albany, New York, SCAA works with many
partners including civic, business, religious, human service
and government agencies to identify problems confronting the
poor and design compassionate and cost effective solutions.
To carry out its work SCAA:
- Analyzes social and economic problems
- Evaluates existing programs and services
- Reviews fiscal policies
- Develops policies
- Advises public officials on options
- Helps citizens become informed advocates
SCAA receives policy direction from its diverse citizen-led
Board of Trustees and from
the following four Program Committees established by the Board:
- Health
- Mental Health
- Economic Security
- Children's Services
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Child welfare
Child care & early learning programs including Universal Pre-K, home visiting and paid family leave
Disconnected youth
Adult home reform
Children's health and access to dental health, mental health practitioners and nutrition programs
Health insurance and healthcare financing
Higher education financing and GED improvements
SCAA works to change policies through:
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