New York CAN :: New York Children's Action Network

New York Children's Action Network

New York CAN is a broad-based initiative that brings together a variety of coalitions, organizations, and individuals all concerned about issues affecting children and families with the goal of elevating the importance of supporting all children in New York State.

Vision: New York is a state that provides every child an opportunity to become a healthy, educated, productive, and responsible adult.

Mission: To be a unified and powerful voice to improve the lives of all New York's children, youth and families through the promotion of adequate resources and changes in policies and practices.

Goals:

To mobilize public will
To foster investments in children
To elevate children's issues as a priority with elected officials, administrators and candidates
To serve as a clearinghouse

Who can participate? Every group, organization or individual in New York State who cares about children and their families. Click here to join.

How we operate? New York CAN operating guidelines are here.

The Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy (SCAA) Children's Policy Agenda is taking the lead in organizing this coalition. For more information, contact Diane Mastin at dmastin@scaany.org or 518-463-1896 ext. 24.

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Rally to make children a state and national political priority!

On September 16th all across the United States, advocates, parents, grandparents, children, and community members will come together on the steps of each state’s Capitol to call upon Presidential, Congressional and Statewide candidates to address the needs of children.

New York’s event will take place at the New York State Capitol in Albany from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 on Tuesday, September 16th with the formal program scheduled at noon. We hope for a large crowd to bring home the message that children in New York State matter and New York can do more for children and families.

Our goal: to encourage candidates to address children’s needs on their platforms and to draw media attention to children’s issues. The event will include speakers, information, voter registration, and refreshments.

The event is free but registration is requested for crowd estimates. Click here to register and for detailed event information.

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Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy
150 State Street, 4th Floor Albany, NY 12207
(ph) 518-463-1896 (f) 518-463-3364