Albany, NY – August 26, 2013
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today launched the NYS Community Schools initiative, a new statewide program he announced in the 2013 State of the State address that will transform schools in distressed communities into hubs for a wide range of support services for children and their families including health care, counseling, nutrition and job preparation services.
“NYS Community Schools will help give New York students and families a brighter future by transforming our public schools into community institutions that serve the needs of our neighborhoods,” Governor Cuomo said. “The State is empowering schools in distressed communities to give students extra help through health care services, family counseling, and employment assistance, all of which will strengthen our neighborhoods and give students in those areas additional support, both in and out of the classroom.”
Under NYS Community Schools, approximately 30 schools will be selectedin the first round to receive grants of up to $500,000 each over three years. These grants will go toward building strong community partnerships that deliver critical academic, health, extra-curricular and social services primarily in the school building.
Governor Cuomo first announced the Community Schools initiative during his 2013 State of the State address to support students and families in New York’s neediest neighborhoods. The initiative aims to replicate successful models such as Children’s Aid Society, Cincinnati Community Learning Centers, Harlem Children’s Zone …