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NEW! Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2026 State of the State: Your Family. Your Future. My Fight. January 13, 2026 — Governor Kathy Hochul today delivered her 2026 State of the State address, outlining more...

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Founded in 1869, the New York Public Welfare Association is the oldest public welfare association in the United States. We independently represent and advocate for New York's 58 local social services districts.

We are not a state agency. Instead, we serve a vital role in the public welfare landscape by providing essential opportunities for exchanging ideas, developing new initiatives, and refining critical programs and services.

We empower districts, policymakers, social service commissioners, and partner agencies with critical information, rigorous policy analysis, and technical assistance necessary to advance public welfare progress across New York State.

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NEW! Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2026 State of the State: Your Family. Your Future. My Fight.

January 13, 2026 — Governor Kathy Hochul today delivered her 2026 State of the State address, outlining more than 200 initiatives.

NEW! Temporary Restraining Order: State of New York et. al. vs. Administration for Child and Families et. al.

January 8, 2026 — Plaintiffs filed an emergency motion for temporary restraining order, seeking to preserve the status quo pending the resolution of their forthcoming motion for a preliminary injunction. Acting in its Part I capacity, this Court received plaintiffs’ motion, including the affirmation of Jessica Ranucci and accompanying exhibits, plaintiffs’ memorandum of law, and plaintiffs’ complaint. The Court held a hearing on the motion on January 9, 2026.

HHS Freezes Child Care and Family Assistance Grants in Five States for Fraud Concerns

January 6, 2026 — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services freezes $10 billion in federal child care and family assistance funds for California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York.

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