CACF Resources
Survey on Access Health NYC Programming During FY23 (2023)
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.
Celebrate International Women's Day With This Trivia Game on the Contributions of AAPI Women
Happy International Women’s Day from all of us at CACF! To commemorate the day, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate the contributions of AAPI women throughout American history.
This Women's History Month, We're Celebrating The Women of CACF's Leadership Team
Happy Women's History Month! Because March is traditionally a month of reflection on the impact of women in history, we thought it would be the perfect time to share that CACF has recently (and proudly) become one of the only nonprofit organizations in New York City with a leadership team made up entirely of women of color.
The 18% and Growing Campaign Celebrates 15 years of AAPI City Advocacy Week
The Coalition for Asian American Children and Families (CACF) and its 18% And Growing Campaign is set to kick off its 15th annual AAPI City Advocacy Week on Monday, February 27.
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.