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

• NYS Early Childhood Data Report: The Health and Well-Being of New York's Youngest Children
• NYS Touchstones/KIDS COUNT 2007 Data Book
• A Level Playing Field for New York's Immigrant Families
• 2007 Out-of-State Placement Report to the Governor and Legislature
• Reform New York: Reinvesting in New York's Youth— Summit Materials— February 28, 2008
• 2008 Kids' Well-being Indicators Calendar