CSCS: Council of Senior Centers and Services of NYC, Inc.

Advocacy Library

CSCS has a broad vision as it relates to advocacy. Beyond tactics, its advocacy is committed to the big picture of ensuring long term care services in the neighborhood for seniors and their family caregivers that will allow seniors to remain in the community. Fundamental to CSCS's advocacy strategy is an understanding of the political, budgetary and economic climate of city and state governments.

CSCS represents seniors and the aging services network when policy decisions are being made and coordinates and mobilizes action when those decisions impact older citizens.

Gov. Cuomo's Spending and Government Efficiency (SAGE) Commission

Prevent Cuts to Case Management

Bobbie Sackman, CSCS Director of Public Policy talks about the potential cuts to Case Management for the Elderly and what YOU can do to prevent them.

Stop 105 Senior Centers from closing - Title XX Alerts, News & Media

Cuomo's Budget Cuts, $25 Million of Title XX Funds, 105 Senior Centers in NYC would close as of April 1st

Action Alerts

are sent to members when an issue related to seniors needs their attention. An Action Alert gives background on the issue and specific steps agencies and the seniors they serve should take to make their voices heard.

Media Coverage

includes stories fun by local media reporting on current issues that CSCS is working on.

Testimony

is the section where CSCS testimony at the city and state level can be found.

Issue Briefs

provide background information to inform the public regarding senior issues.

Surveys & Reports

are regularly published by CSCS relating to that provide an in-depth analysis of issues affecting seniors and senior services.

Other Documents

include studies sponsored by CSCS, legislative bills and other documents related to senior issues.