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NY S05228

NY S05228
Directs the office of children and family services to establish a center for fatherhood initiatives to issue grants to initiatives regarding the promotion and advancement of fatherhood, including but not limited to all underserved fatherhood groups to help expand opportunities to improve parenting knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy.


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Introduced
02/19/2025
In Committee
06/01/2026
Crossed Over
06/01/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to directing the office of children and family services to establish a center for fatherhood initiatives

AI Summary

This bill directs the Office of Children and Family Services to create a Center for Fatherhood Initiatives, which will provide grants to programs that promote and advance fatherhood, specifically including those that serve underserved fatherhood groups, with the goal of improving parenting skills, attitudes, and confidence. The Center may also offer direct services, and the Commissioner of the Office of Children and Family Services is authorized to establish rules and regulations for its operation.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

referred to ways and means (on 06/01/2026)

Taxonomy

Social Welfare
  • ‐ Family Issues

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