CACF Resources
Kicking Off Black History Month With A Celebration of Black and Asian Solidarity
Partnerships and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do at CACF — which is why we’re spending this Black History Month discovering more about the long history of Black and Asian solidarity in the United States.
Felicia Singh Joins CACF as Director of Policy and Government Relations
The Coalition of Asian American Children and Families (CACF) welcomed Felicia Singh on Tuesday as the organization’s new Director of Policy and Government Relations. Felicia comes to CACF from the grassroots gender justice organization Jahajee Sisters, where she served as the Advocacy and Campaigns Manager.
Here's What We're Reading, Watching, and Thinking About This Martin Luther King Jr. Day Weekend
This Monday, CACF and our staffers will join Americans across the country in commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day by reflecting on the late civil rights leader’s legacy and the work that still remains to this day.
CACF Statement on the 2023 People’s Budget Framework for New York State
The Coalition of Asian American Children and Families (CACF) supports the innovative policy solutions and investments outlined in the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus 2023 People’s Budget. We believe that the People’s Budget would support multiple AAPI communities who have historically been underserved and marginalized. In addition, we urge the State to recommit to funding the NYS AAPI Equity Budget to equitably and inclusively support AAPI New Yorkers.
A Diverse City Needs Integrated Schools (2022)
In a new education report titled A Diverse City Needs Integrated Schools, the Coalition for Asian American Children and Families (CACF) examines the impact and benefits of school integration on Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) students and families in New York City.
New CACF Education Report Details The Positive Impact of School Integration on Students’ Lives
In a new education report titled A Diverse City Needs Integrated Schools, the Coalition for Asian American Children and Families (CACF) examines the impact and benefits of school integration on Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) students and families in New York City.
CACF’s 2022 Catalyst for Change Awards Gala Celebrates The Growing Leadership Of The AAPI Community
275 advocates, civic leaders, and supporters gathered at Manhattan’s Edison Ballroom Monday for the Coalition for Asian American Children and Families (CACF)’s annual Catalyst for Change Awards Gala. The organization’s Catalyst for Change Award celebrates leaders in the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community that exemplify CACF’s commitment to the nation’s children and families.
New CACF Policy Brief Finds Language and Cultural Barriers Prevent Access to Mental Health Care
In a new policy brief titled Collective Healing: Moving Towards A More Community-Centered Approach to AAPI Mental Health Care, the Coalition for Asian American Children and Families (CACF) details the myriad of ways the conventional mental health care system leaves New York City’s Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities behind when it comes to accessing care. Language barriers, a lack of culturally accessible practitioners, and limited options for un- or underinsured patients all contribute to a mental health care landscape that is inaccessible to community members seeking care.
Collective Healing: Moving Towards A More Community-Centered Approach to AAPI Mental Health Care (2022)
The Coalition for Asian American Children and Families (CACF) held a series of parent guided conversations with a diverse group of Asian American parents and families, largely limited English proficient, low-income, and/or immigrant, who regularly interfaced with a range of direct service community-based organizations (CBOs.) We sought to understand the needs, concerns, hopes, and dreams Asian American parents have regarding their children’s education and identify the challenges they face in the New York City public education system.
CACF Announces The Recipients Of Its 2022 Catalyst for Change Awards
The Coalition for Asian American Children and Families is delighted to announce that entrepreneur and community advocate Dave Lu and distinguished professor and writer Dr. Kevin Nadal are the recipients of the 2022 Catalyst for Change Awards, our annual honor given to leaders in the community who exemplify our organization’s commitment to building an equitable and inclusive AAPI movement. The awards will be presented at CACF’s annual Catalyst for Change Awards Gala on November 14, 2022, at Edison Ballroom at 6pm.
Introducing Our New Family-Oriented Vaccine Resources in 11 Asian Languages
CACF is proud to announce the launch of a new series of family-oriented multilingual resources on the importance of the COVID-19 vaccines and boosters in 11 Asian languages.
CACF Launches NYS AAPI Community Fund With 19 AAPI Awardees From Across New York State
The Coalition for Asian American Children and Families (CACF) welcomed representatives from 19 New York State-based AAPI organizations last week for the official launch of the NYS AAPI Community Fund. Created through the FY 2021-2022 NY State AAPI Equity Budget with the vital support of New York State legislators, the inaugural NYS AAPI Community Fund supports vital work to challenge anti-Asian hate.