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Committee on Children and Youth

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Jun 23, 2026

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DYCD Beacon and Cornerstone oversight

Published Jun 23, 2026

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Jun 23, 2026

DYCD Beacon and Cornerstone oversight

The Committee on Children and Youth held an oversight hearing on DYCD’s Beacon and Cornerstone programs and filed the committee report. Several resolutions (Res. 0032, 0142, 0161, 0217, 0276, 0277, 0278) were heard by the committee and laid over for later action. Four committee members were present and one was absent.

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May 28, 2026

Children and Youth budget oversight meeting

The Committee on Children and Youth, chaired by Althea V. Stevens, met jointly with the Committee on Finance to hold Fiscal Year 2027 executive budget hearings for the Administration for Children's Services and the Department of Youth and Community Development. Members Stevens, Felder, Joseph, Ossé and Williams were present; Council Members Epstein, Brewer, Banks and Wilson also attended. The oversight hearing was held and the oversight record was filed by the Committee.

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Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

Oversight hearing on strengthening CUNY pathways for current and former foster youth (Committee on Children and Youth, Apr 28, 2026)

The Committee on Children and Youth, chaired by Althea V. Stevens, met jointly with the Committee on Higher Education on April 28, 2026 to hold an oversight hearing (T2026-1581) titled 'Strengthening CUNY Pathways for Current and Former Foster Youth.' Roll call: Stevens, Felder and Joseph present; Ossé absent; Williams listed as medical. A committee report was attached and the oversight was filed by the committee.

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Mar 16, 2026

New York City Council Committee on Children and Youth meets to hold/receive budget oversight for youth-related agencies

Meeting held on March 16, 2026 at 9:30 AM in Council Chambers–City Hall. Roll call: Stevens, Felder, Joseph, and Williams present; Ossé absent. Oversight hearing held and filed by the committee; attachments included Administration for Children’s Services and Department of Youth and Community Development (T2026-1358).

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Feb 26, 2026

New York City Council Committee on Children and Youth meeting (Feb. 26, 2026)

The Committee on Children and Youth held a scheduled meeting on February 26, 2026 at City Hall (250 Broadway, 8th Floor, Hearing Room 3). Roll call recorded members present (Stevens, Felder, Joseph, Williams) and absent (Ossé). Items included an oversight hearing on racial disparities in the child welfare system and an introduction for a pilot program providing free mental health services to children after removal (Int 0424-2026), which was laid over by the committee. Additional introductions (Int 0449-2026 and Int 0466-2026) were also heard and laid over.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Committee on Children and Youth approves Int. 0448-2026-B

On February 24, 2026, the New York City Council Committee on Children and Youth (Chair Althea V. Stevens) held a vote on Proposed Int. No. 448-B. The introduction was approved by roll call with five affirmative votes.

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Briefing

Jan 30, 2026

Committee on Children and Youth: Hearing held and matter laid over for Local Law on youth board (Jan 30, 2026)

Meeting on Jan 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM, 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 2. Roll call: Present — Althea V. Stevens, Simcha Felder, Chi A. Ossé, Nantasha M. Williams; Absent — Rita C. Joseph. Agenda item T2026-0160: A Local Law to amend the New York City Charter regarding the structure and responsibilities of the youth board. The Committee held a hearing on T2026-0160 and laid the introduction over. Attachments on file: Summary of Int. No., Int. No., Fiscal Impact Statement — City Council.

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Briefing

Dec 4, 2025

Committee on Children and Youth Approves Resolution 843-2025

The Committee on Children and Youth met on December 4, 2025, and approved Resolution 843-2025, which calls on the New York State Education Department and the New York State Office of Children and Family Services to prepare posters and pamphlets to ensure foster youth are aware of higher education financial resources available to them.

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Nov 17, 2025

Committee on Children and Youth Meeting Minutes - November 17, 2025

The Committee on Children and Youth, jointly with the Committee on Education, held a meeting on November 17, 2025, to discuss oversight and legislative items related to educational access, food waste reduction, and student representation in school leadership.

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Briefing

Oct 30, 2025

Committee on Children and Youth Meeting Minutes - October 30, 2025

The New York City Council Committee on Children and Youth held a meeting on October 30, 2025, to conduct oversight and review Resolution 0843-2025. The committee discussed oversight matters related to family enrichment centers and laid over the resolution for further consideration.

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Briefing

Sep 18, 2025

Oversight Hearing on Afterschool Expansion and DYCD’s Concept Paper Held by NYC Council Committee on Children and Youth

On September 18, 2025, the New York City Council Committee on Children and Youth convened an oversight hearing focused on afterschool program expansion and the Department of Youth and Community Development's (DYCD) concept paper. The hearing included testimony and discussion aimed at informing the development of upcoming contracts for afterschool services.

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Briefing

Jul 14, 2025

Committee on Children and Youth Approves Multiple Local Laws to Support Foster Care Youth and Juvenile Detention Staff

On July 14, 2025, the New York City Council Committee on Children and Youth, chaired by Althea V. Stevens, approved four local laws aimed at improving conditions and support for youth in foster care and juvenile detention facilities. The laws include provisions for providing luggage to foster youth, enhancing data collection on foster care youth, establishing a support program for foster and former foster youth, and requiring behavioral support training for juvenile detention staff.

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