Below are resources focused on supporting child mental well-being, especially in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the “new normal” in which many young people will attend school in the Fall. These back-to-school tools and trainings were created by the McSilver-led Community Technical Assistance Center of New York (CTAC) for caregivers, educators, and mental health […]
State, City Legislative Leaders Outline Maternal Health Priorities At Breakfast Discussion Hosted by the NYU McSilver Institute
About This Event State and local elected officials and policymakers joined practitioners, advocates, and researchers in a round-table discussion on the state of Black maternal health in New York. They discussed what legislation exists to address areas of need, while looking forward to upcoming legislative priorities. Watch a video recording, view photos, and learn more […]
The McSilver Institute, the Metropolitan Center, and the Research Alliance for New York City Schools are the recipients of a prestigious $75,000 Vision Grant from the Spencer Foundation to establish a research initiative to understand and address overlapping traumas that impact educational outcomes for marginalized youth.
About the Event Equity in Every Birth is a conversation on Black maternal health at the New York State Association of Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislators 53rd Annual Legislative Conference in Albany, NY. This panel brings together medical experts, researchers, health system leaders, and frontline practitioners to discuss best practices and policy prescriptions […]
The January 16 convening is the second in a three-part series of policy roundtables that center concepts of social equity. A moderated panel discussion will identify challenges that typically affect children, youth, and their families — including exposure to trauma, the impact of COVID, and the social determinants of health. Background Information Numerous reports from […]
New York State announces training center for behavioral health providers serving children and families
Chris Hemphill, Ifeoma Ike, and Cathy Nonas appointed as Fellows-in-Residence for the 2022-2023 term.
McSilver Executive Director Dr. Michael A. Lindsey was among the experts who were on hand yesterday evening to share their insights and answer questions in a virtual health town hall.
The virtual town hall “How’s Your Health? Staying Healthy and Whole Through Covid 2.0,” was co-sponsored by the Greater New York Chapter of The Links, Inc. and the NYU McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research. Scroll down to see the speakers’ bios, as well as a list of resources and statistics to refer to […]
