Big win! My bill w Gustavo Rivera to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for lifesaving inhalers passed & is awaiting Governor’s signature! Over 1.4 million New Yorkers live w asthma—and it should not cost so much to breathe. Let’s get this signed into law! bit.ly/4n98tzN

Youth mental health must be a priority in the city budget. Ensuring students can access mental health support at schools and in their communities is key to tackling the youth mental health crisis. Act now: bit.ly/44rwLxu #MentalHealthMatters #NYC

As of May, 7,000 NYC preschoolers with disabilities were waiting for needed services. One of them is M., a 3-K student who's been waiting for speech therapy *all year.* We're joining with more than 80 orgs calling on the City to add $70M to the FY26 budget to help close this gap.

#DYK: Food prices in #NYC have risen 25.2% since 2019? Luckily, there is a program in NYC that successfully combats family hunger called Community Food Connections (CFC). More than ever, our city leaders must prioritize local NYC food supports: bit.ly/3SVZN1U

We created the first unconditional cash pilot created for young people who aged-out of #fostercare designed with young people with lived expertise in the system. Our new report "Starting to Live" shares what young people experienced with this support: bit.ly/44cepz5

📣The Annual Youth Events are back!📣 #NYSOCFS is proud to partner with Youth in Progress NY and Rockefeller College PDP for six youth speak outs that aim to build a better future for those who have experiences in the child welfare system. Find an event near you: youthinprogress.org/news/2025-yout…

Budget negotiations are almost over -- don't miss the chance to tell NYC leader they MUST prioritize funding for rate increases for afterschool providers, baselined funding for ECE outreach, & more to ensure child care is truly accessible to all families: bit.ly/c4cta26

The NYC Public Schools #FreeSummerMeals Program provides free breakfast and lunch across all five boroughs to anyone ages 18 and younger. No application is required! 😀🍊 For a full list of dates, times and locations, visit: on.nyc.gov/SummerMeals

🌞 Summer Rising 2025 is HERE! 🌞 In partnership with New York City Public Schools, Summer Rising is a FREE summer program for 110,000 NYC students in grades K-8! 🎒 For more info, visit nyc.gov/summerrising NYC Public Schools

Urging House Democrats to make these points about how H.R. 1 fails our nation’s children. Hakeem Jeffries Congressman Brendan Boyle Rosa DeLauro Angie Craig Rep. Frank Pallone Rep. Richard Neal Congressman Robert Garcia Rep. Jim McGovern Rep. Jamie Raskin Katherine Clark Rep. Pete Aguilar Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib Rep. Jimmy Gomez

Working families across our city are struggling from the rising cost of childcare. In the city budget, we secured funding for a pilot program to expand childcare access to children ages 0-2 to ease this financial burden. This was a top priority for New Yorkers and New York City Council.

The 2025 Summer Food Service Program kicks off this month at nearly 2,500 sites statewide. bit.ly/3GxwsYO An interactive Dept. of Agriculture online map helps families search for a service site by address, city, or zip code. Find a site here: bit.ly/4lHEtcO Hunger Solutions New York

The Trump admin is slashing funding for children’s mental health. We won’t stay silent. 📢 Join us to demand NY leaders protect therapy, peer support & care for our kids! 🗓️ Thurs, July 24 🕚 11:00 AM 📍 109 E 115th St – NY Foundling #ProtectKidsMentalHealth #FightTheCuts

TOMORROW: Join HMHK Campaign, Jessica González-Rojas (votejgr.bsky.social), Jo Anne Simon 文雅麗 🟧, Jabari Brisport, families & advocates to rally for children's #mentalhealth in #NY in the face of federal cuts. ⬇️⬇️ 📅Thursday, July 24 🕘11:00am 📍109 East 115th St This is a critical time to make our priorities heard!

SNAP doesn’t just feed people. It strengthens local economies. When families can buy groceries, farmers, grocers, and small businesses all benefit. #SNAPmatters

🌟💔 Last week in East Harlem, we rallied for children’s mental health! Advocates, including Assemblyman Manny De Los Santos, MSW, demanded action against budget cuts. Let’s prioritize our youth’s well-being! 💪🏽❤️ #MentalHealthMatters #AdvocacyInAction #HealthyMindsHealthyKids

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