Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council Public Hearing in New York City
April 29, 5:30-7 PM

Next Monday, April 29, the Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council (CPRAC) is holding its first public hearing in New York City. The hearing provides an opportunity for New Yorkers to share their experiences applying for and receiving public benefits and will focus on “administrative burdens" such as:

• Challenges completing application forms
• Understanding requirements related to each program
• Managing benefits once receiving them
• Getting help with these processes

Please help spread the word and encourage your partners and community members with lived experience to attend or submit comments.

New Yorkers interested in attending can register here. The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) will provide a webcast of this meeting in real time. However, the public hearing will not have the capability to allow for virtual participation. For more information and the link to view the live webcast, visit OTDA’s website.

New Yorkers interested in providing feedback about experiences with public benefits can also:

• Complete this brief anonymous survey by May 15
• Send written statements by May 15 to: cpracpublichearing@otda.ny.gov

The statements and feedback received from New Yorkers will help CPRAC develop recommendations to reduce child poverty by improving program access.

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