Federal Government Shutdown

Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown and the lack of federal funding, the start of applications for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) has been delayed until further notice. The shutdown is not yet affecting other programs overseen by the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance — including Public Assistance and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Applications for Public Assistance and SNAP are continuing to be accepted, benefits are being provided, and use of benefit cards are not impacted at this time. If the shutdown continues into November, benefits for SNAP could be delayed. This message will be updated as additional information becomes available.

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Last updated: October 23, 2025, 9:10 AM

Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council

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August 7, 2024, 10:30 a.m.: Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council (CPRAC) Meeting

The tenth meeting of New York State's Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council was held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, Meeting Room 1, Empire State Plaza Convention Center, Albany, NY 12242.

Summary: The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA), in partnership with the Governor's Office of the State of New York, is convening the Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council (CPRAC), pursuant to the Child Poverty Reduction Act, signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul. The Council's responsibilities include:

  • providing analyses of child poverty in New York,
  • making policy recommendations for reducing child poverty by 50 percent over ten years,
  • measuring and reporting on progress towards that goal

The Council includes a wide range of stakeholders, including representatives from across government, advocacy organizations, not-for-profits that focus on poverty issues, individuals directly impacted by poverty, Regional Economic Development Councils, and more.

The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance will provide a webcast of this meeting in real time on August 7, 2024.

August 7, 2024, 10:30 a.m.: Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council (CPRAC) Meeting

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