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The Governor's Children's Cabinet

Background

The Governor’s Children’s Cabinet (referred to as Children’s Cabinet) was established by Executive Order on June 12, 2007. The Governor recognizes that to ensure the well-being and future success and development of New York State, it is essential to provide improved services to children in the areas of health, education, safety and general child welfare.

Governmental programs must collaborate to develop and implement effective, efficient and coordinated service delivery to ensure that all of New York’s children are given an equal opportunity to reach their full potential.

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Mission/Major Initiatives

The mission of the Children’s Cabinet is to advise and make recommendations to the Governor on the most effective policies and programs that promote the Governor’s Birth to Five Agenda and other priorities, including but not limited to:

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Cabinet Members

The Children’s Cabinet consists of members appointed by the Governor, including the following individuals:

Chair
  • Mr. Dennis Whalen
    Interim Director of State Operations, NYS Executive Chamber

Vice-chair
  • Kristin Proud
    Deputy Director of State Operations, NYS Executive Chamber

Members
  • Mr. E. Carl Andrews
    Deputy Secretary for Intergovernmental Affairs, NYS Executive Chamber
  • The Honorable Laura Anglin
    Budget Director, NYS Division of the Budget
  • Ms. Amy Barasch
    Executive Director, NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence
  • The Honorable Mindy Bockstein
    Chair and Executive Director, NYS Consumer Protection Board
  • The Honorable Sheila M. Carey
    Executive Director, NYS Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
  • The Honorable Karen M. Carpenter-Palumbo
    Commissioner, NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
  • The Honorable Gladys Carrión
    Commissioner, NYS Office of Children and Family Services
  • The Honorable Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez
    Secretary of State, NYS Department of State
  • The Honorable Richard F. Daines, M.D.
    Commissioner, NYS Department of Health
  • Ms. Judith Enck
    Deputy Secretary for the Environment, NYS Executive Chamber
  • The Honorable Pete Grannis
    Commissioner, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
  • The Honorable David A. Hansell
    Commissioner, NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
  • The Honorable Michael F. Hogan, Ph.D.
    Commissioner, NYS Office of Mental Health
  • The Honorable Patrick M. Hooker
    Commissioner, NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets
  • The Honorable Jane Lynch
    Chief Operating Officer, NYS Commission on Quality of Care & Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities
  • The Honorable Diana Jones Ritter
    Commissioner, NYS Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities
  • The Honorable Robert Maccarone
    Director, NYS Division of Probation and Correctional Alternatives
  • The Honorable Robert L. Megna
    Commissioner, NYS Department of Taxation and Finance
  • The Honorable Richard P. Mills
    Commissioner, NYS Education Department
  • The Honorable Denise E. O'Donnell
    Commissioner, NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services
  • The Honorable Patricia M. Smith
    Commissioner, NYS Department of Labor
  • The Honorable Deborah VanAmerongen
    Commissioner, NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal

Children's Cabinet Advisory Board

The Children's Cabinet Advisory Board is a small and diverse group of experts from outside New York State government that have been appointed by the Governor. Co-chaired by Karen Schimke and Geoffrey Canada, the Advisory Board is comprised of individuals who bring unique knowledge and skills in order to assist the Cabinet in implementing its goals.

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Children's Cabinet Resources