Latest Event - No Way to Pay Rent: What's next for homeless families in NYC?
New York's homeless population is near an all time high, with more than 40,000 New Yorkers living in shelters — including 16,500 children and their parents. Amid the continuing fiscal crunch, New York City and State recently ended a unique rent subsidy program that helped thousands move out of shelters and into apartments. The search is on for new housing alternatives. What is next for families in the shelters... and those on their way there? READ MORE » WATCH VIDEO »
tuesday, May 1
The Anatomy of Campaign Finance: Money's powerful influence on US politics and policy
The power of campaign donations to shape political decisions is front and center in the 2012 presidential election. Does the growing electoral power of corporations, mega-donors, and unions undermine the public interest, or simply increase the public visibility of candidates' messages? WATCH VIDEO »
Wednesday, Mar. 21
Combating Youth Violence: Concrete Solutions for New York City
Leaders in other cities have shown that youth, communities, and law enforcement can work together for successful solutions. Can we follow that path in New York? A discussion with David Kennedy, Melissa Mark Viverito, Errol Louis and others. WATCH VIDEO »
THURSday, Feb. 23
The Detention Dilemma: Families, Security and Immigrant Rights
Can the detention system do a better job of balancing the country's core values as a nation of immigrants and promoter of human rights? What are the effects of the current situation on individuals who spend months or years in detention, and on their families? WATCH VIDEO »
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child welfare watch
Better Child Care, For Fewer Children?
A city program that pays for child care and Head Start services for low-income children is about to be redesigned in a way that may result in higher quality services — but for far fewer children. READ MORE »
New Child Welfare Watch Blog
Child Welfare Watch provides in-depth investigative reporting, news and analysis on children and family services. We track the real-life impact of public policy and reform initiatives. VISIT OUR NEW CHILD WELFARE WATCH BLOG »
Feet in Two Worlds
Latinos have been identified as the voting block that could decide who is the next president. Now a new poll suggests that another ethnic group – Asian Americans – could also tilt the race in favor of either President Obama or Governor Mitt Romney. READ MORE »
Insideschools.org Blog
Many New York City schools are hastily scheduling no classes on June 25 and 26, two of the final three days of the school year, choosing to convert unused "snow days" into two days of professional development for teachers. READ MORE »
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