Council on Children and Families

Welcome to the . . .
Council on Children and Families

The Council on Children and Families is authorized to coordinate the state health, education and human services systems as a means to provide more effective systems of care for children and families. Established as Chapter 757 of the Laws of 1977 and administratively merged with the New York State Office of Children and Family Services since 2003, the Council's work remains true to its original intent— to be a neutral body within state government capable of negotiating solutions to interagency issues.

The formal Council includes the Commissioners and Directors of the state's twelve health, education and human services agencies. For 30 years, the Council has spearheaded cross-systems approaches that improve the effectiveness and efficiency of service delivery systems, consider new or emerging service needs, and promote coordinated, rational and consistent policies as a means to improve outcomes for children and families.

New Publications/Resources

• Have an innovative idea??? Learn more about the Council's Innovations Project
• Using Data to Build Comprehensive Systems for Infants and Families—Facilitator and Resource Guides
• NYS Early Childhood Plan: Ensuring a Great Start for Every Child
• NYS Early Childhood Data Report: The Health and Well-Being of New York's Youngest Children
• CCSI Database of Regional Contacts
• Essay on New York's Disconnected Youth
• A Guide on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders for School Psychologists and Counselors
• Decision Markers in the Juvenile Justice System—Opportunities for Support and Intervention
  

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The Children's Plan Learn about an exciting new collaborative plan between child-serving agencies to effect change in the lives of children and families in New York State.

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