ASSEMBLY STANDING COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

New York State currently funds a variety of community based programs geared towards positive youth development, reducing negative behaviors and diverting youth from placement in the juvenile justice system. While such program models vary across the State, they share a common goal of promoting the success of youth in the community. In tough fiscal times, it is crucial that investments in these programs are made wisely and produce demonstrable outcomes. The purpose of this public hearing is to gather information regarding the effectiveness of youth programs across the State in promoting positive outcomes for youth. The Assembly is interested in learning how localities are maximizing existing resources and how the funding provided for youth programs in the SFY 2009-10 Budget can be utilized in the most effective way.

Persons wishing to present pertinent testimony to the Committee at the above hearing should complete and return the enclosed reply form as soon as possible. It is important that the reply form be fully completed and returned so that persons may be notified in the event of emergency postponement or cancellation.

Oral testimony will be limited to 10 minutes. In preparing the order of witnesses, the Committees will attempt to accommodate individual requests to speak at particular times in view of special circumstances. These requests should be made on the attached reply form or communicated to Committee staff as early as possible. In the absence of a request, witnesses will be scheduled in the order in which reply forms are postmarked.

Ten (10) copies of any prepared testimony should be submitted at the hearing registration desk.

In order to further publicize these hearings, please inform interested parties and organizations of the Committees' interest in hearing testimony from all sources.

In order to meet the needs of those who may have a disability, the New York State Senate and Assembly have made its facilities and services available to all individuals with disabilities. For individuals with disabilities, accommodations will be provided, upon reasonable request, to afford such individuals access and admission to Senate and Assembly facilities and activities.

I plan to attend the public hearing on community based services for at-risk youth to be conducted by the Assembly Committee on Children and Families

I plan to make a public statement at the hearing on community based services for at-risk youth. My statement will be limited to 10 minutes, and I will answer any questions which may arise. I will provide 10 copies of my prepared statement.

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