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

FPWA’s CITY and STATE Legislative and Budget Agendas:


NEW! NY State and City Budget Testimony:
Contact Us

Bich Ha Pham, JD
Director

Esther W. Y. Lok, MPA, M.Ed.
Assistant Director
HIV and AIDS

Kathleen Fitzgibbons, MPA
Senior Policy Analyst
Elderly Welfare & Youth Services

Jill Poklemba, MPP
Senior Policy Analyst
Income Security & Workforce Development

Vani Sankarapandian, JD
Senior Policy Analyst
Early Childhood Education & Child Welfare