FPWA's expert policy analysts work closely with member agencies and in numerous coalitions to influence budget and legislative outcomes that positively impact social services organizations and the children, families and individuals they serve. We provide a capacity building service designed to engage an organization in critical advocacy activities, including developing and delivering testimony, writing letters to elected officials, and facilitating one-on-one meetings with decision makers.

Keeping Our Members Informed

Throughout the year, FPWA issues action alerts, policy briefs, advocacy agendas, budget updates, research white papers, newsletters and other materials through our website, e-mails, a listserv, and direct mail. We also sponsor a variety of leading-edge policy forums and networking opportunities designed to maximize public understanding of policy decisions on direct services.

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POLICY, ADVOCACY & RESEARCH IN THE NEWS

WHAT'S NEW:

*New Budget Coalition Formed: “One New York: Fighting for Fairness” - A broad coalition of human service providers, education groups, labor groups, and others has recently formed the One New York: Fighting for Fairness coalition. The principles of the coalition include protecting our community safety net and making sure that no budget cuts are made to services for those with the greatest needs. We urge you to join the coalition and to lend your efforts to this cause. Read the Statement of Principles pdf (157966 bytes) and sign on to the coalition.

*View Human Services Council Summary Analysis of NYC FY09 Adopted Budget pdf (61045 bytes)