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New York State Legislature

3/13/2024

NY Law Would Scale Back Practice of Billing Parents for Foster Care

Adilia Watson

A New York bill would limit the state’s practice of charging parents child support for children in foster care.

1/4/2024

New York Legislator, a Former Adoptee, Will Soon Step Down

Adilia Watson and Susanti Sarkar

A New York Assemblymember, former adoptee and co-author of the Preserving Family Bonds Act, has announced her plan to leave office.

3/11/2022

New York Legislature Unites Behind $3 Billion Pitch for Child Care

Megan Conn

Sen. Jabari Brisport, left, at a stop on his Child Care Listening Tour last fall. Photo courtesy of Brisport’s office

On Friday, the two chambers of the New York State Legislature announced they will press Democratic Gov.