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Come join us for our virtual community briefing on February 19, 2026 at 2pm where we will share more details along with answering your questions re. the 2026-2027 AAPI Community Development Fund (AAPI CDF).
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Read about the Community Development Fund in NYN Media
Advocates want more mental health supports for AAPI youth in New York | WAMC
Advocates want more mental health supports for AAPI youth in New York | WAMC
The Coalition for Asian American Children and Families wants more mental health supports for Asian American and Pacific Islander youth. WAMC's Sajina Shrestha spoke with its Co-Executive Director, Anita Gundanna, about the importance and the barriers to mental health care for AAPI youth in New York.
Over 1,000 Affinity Groups Tell Congress Stop Funding ICE – AsAmNews
Over 1,000 Affinity Groups Tell Congress Stop Funding ICE – AsAmNews
After federal agents killed two people in Minneapolis, immigrant rights groups demand accountability through the budget process.
Restoring Trust , Protecting Health: Policy Actions to Support Immigrant Communities in Crisis (2026) — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
Restoring Trust , Protecting Health: Policy Actions to Support Immigrant Communities in Crisis (2026) — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
Big ideas for how Zohran Mamdani could improve NYC schools (Part 2) - Chalkbeat
Big ideas for how Zohran Mamdani could improve NYC schools (Part 2) - Chalkbeat
How should Zohran Mamdani improve NYC schools? Here’s what parents, students, educators, and experts told us.
Gov. Hochul signs bill aimed at improving how AANHPI history is taught in New York schools – QNS
Gov. Hochul signs bill aimed at improving how AANHPI history is taught in New York schools – QNS
Gov. Kathy Hochul has passed legislation aimed at evaluating and improving how Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) history is taught
NY’s response to promote AANHPI education in schools – AsAmNews
NY’s response to promote AANHPI education in schools – AsAmNews
Gov Hochul signs bill requiring NY to evaluate how AANHPI history is taught, a pivotal move toward more inclusive classrooms and stronger student belonging.
School Integration Has Lost Steam. Will Mamdani Revive It in New York? - The New York Times
School Integration Has Lost Steam. Will Mamdani Revive It in New York? - The New York Times
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has spoken about integrating America’s largest education system in striking terms rarely heard from big city leaders.
Advocates Seek to End Schools’ Immigrant Language Access Gap | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
Advocates Seek to End Schools’ Immigrant Language Access Gap | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
New Case Study: Addressing the Needs of English Language Learners in New York City Schools (2025) — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
New Case Study: Addressing the Needs of English Language Learners in New York City Schools (2025) — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
In September 2025, CACF released its new case study Addressing the Needs of English Language Learners in New York City Schools, which details the needs, lived experiences, and current educational barriers faced by English Language Learners (ELLs) in New York City’s public schools.
NYC Moves to Make Racial Data Equity the Law City Council Passes Landmark Data Equity Bill - Queens Ledger
NYC Moves to Make Racial Data Equity the Law City Council Passes Landmark Data Equity Bill - Queens Ledger
Queens pols demand gov sign medical language access bill — Queens Daily Eagle
Queens pols demand gov sign medical language access bill — Queens Daily Eagle
Queens officials demand Gov. Hochul sign hospital language services access bill before end of year – QNS
Queens officials demand Gov. Hochul sign hospital language services access bill before end of year – QNS
Statement on SNAP Cuts and the Threat to AAPI Children and Families in New York — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
Statement on SNAP Cuts and the Threat to AAPI Children and Families in New York — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
SNAP and other benefits running out as many families face cultural barriers - WNYT.com NewsChannel 13
SNAP and other benefits running out as many families face cultural barriers - WNYT.com NewsChannel 13
As the federal shutdown continues, SNAP benefits are expected to run out, impacting nearly 3 million New Yorkers who rely on the program to help feed their families.For many immigrant and refugee communities, the issue goes beyond losing financial assistance- it’s about access, trust, and survival.Anita Gundanna, Co-Executive Director at the Coalition for Asian American […]
CACF’s Invisible No More campaign and Councilmember Shekar Krishnan Celebrate Historic Passage of Int 1134 — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
CACF’s Invisible No More campaign and Councilmember Shekar Krishnan Celebrate Historic Passage of Int 1134 — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
Read the Teacher Shortage Report on usccr.gov
Read the Teacher Shortage Report on usccr.gov
Audit Finds Thousands of Immigrant Students in NYC Denied Vital Language Support
Audit Finds Thousands of Immigrant Students in NYC Denied Vital Language Support
Meeting Registration - Zoom
Meeting Registration - Zoom
CACF is proud to be one of 2025 Top Trade Associations - City & State New York
CACF is proud to be one of 2025 Top Trade Associations - City & State New York
Hochul Urged to Approve Bill on AANHPI History in Schools - Queens Ledger
Hochul Urged to Approve Bill on AANHPI History in Schools - Queens Ledger
Asian Americans urge Governor Hochul to sign AANHPI history bill – AsAmNews
Asian Americans urge Governor Hochul to sign AANHPI history bill – AsAmNews
CACF, CACF's Asian American Student Advocacy Project, and the REACH Coalition Urges Governor Hochul toSign the AANHPI Education Equity Act — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
CACF, CACF's Asian American Student Advocacy Project, and the REACH Coalition Urges Governor Hochul toSign the AANHPI Education Equity Act — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
Celebrating our 2025 Legislative Session Victories — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
Celebrating our 2025 Legislative Session Victories — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
Join The Team — Contracts Coordinator
Join The Team — Contracts Coordinator
NYC food pantries work to give immigrants a taste of home. Trump's aid cuts are making it harder.
NYC food pantries work to give immigrants a taste of home. Trump's aid cuts are making it harder.
The Need For Critical Enhancement To The AAPI Community Support Initiative — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
The Need For Critical Enhancement To The AAPI Community Support Initiative — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
Asian Americans tell NYC they refuse to remain invisible – AsAmNews
Asian Americans tell NYC they refuse to remain invisible – AsAmNews
New York bill sets stage for statewide AANHPI history in public schools – QNS
New York bill sets stage for statewide AANHPI history in public schools – QNS
CACF's ASAP Youth Leaders Present Their Youth-Led Advocacy Campaigns At Community Briefing — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
CACF's ASAP Youth Leaders Present Their Youth-Led Advocacy Campaigns At Community Briefing — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
CACF's Invisible No More Campaign Rallies for Data Equity and Int. 1134 on City Hall steps — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
CACF's Invisible No More Campaign Rallies for Data Equity and Int. 1134 on City Hall steps — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
Request to receive Our Community, Our Voices-Zine
Request to receive Our Community, Our Voices-Zine
Chinese New Yorkers hope their ancestors' legacy remains after AAPI month
Chinese New Yorkers hope their ancestors' legacy remains after AAPI month
Asian Neighborhoods Sat Out the Presidential Election — and Democratic Candidates for Mayor Are Paying Attention
Asian Neighborhoods Sat Out the Presidential Election — and Democratic Candidates for Mayor Are Paying Attention
2025 AAPI Power Players - Anita Gundanna and Vanessa Leung
2025 AAPI Power Players - Anita Gundanna and Vanessa Leung
CACF Statement on the FY26 New York State Budget — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
CACF Statement on the FY26 New York State Budget — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
CACF’s 18% and Growing Campaign Rallies for Fair and Equitable NYC Budget on City Hall Steps
CACF’s 18% and Growing Campaign Rallies for Fair and Equitable NYC Budget on City Hall Steps
Vanessa Leung on Invisibility and Myths of the Asian American Community - City Newsroom
Vanessa Leung on Invisibility and Myths of the Asian American Community - City Newsroom
Bridging The Gap: Insights on Community-Hospital Partnerships for Advancing Language Accessibility — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
Bridging The Gap: Insights on Community-Hospital Partnerships for Advancing Language Accessibility — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
Feeling Unseen: Asian American students in NYC Schools lack teacher representation
Feeling Unseen: Asian American students in NYC Schools lack teacher representation
CACF Launches Healing Ourselves, Healing Our Communities Youth Fellowship in Buffalo — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
CACF Launches Healing Ourselves, Healing Our Communities Youth Fellowship in Buffalo — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
How to Make New York City More Affordable: 40 Big Ideas
How to Make New York City More Affordable: 40 Big Ideas
CACF Response to Mayor Eric Adams’ FY26 Preliminary Budget — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
CACF Response to Mayor Eric Adams’ FY26 Preliminary Budget — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
Bengali college student from the Bronx interns with Queens council member – Bronx Times
Bengali college student from the Bronx interns with Queens council member – Bronx Times
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Commission Inaugural Meeting
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Commission Inaugural Meeting
CACF’s Invisible No More Campaign and Councilmember Krishnan Introduce New NYC Data Disaggregation Bill During City Hall Rally — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
CACF’s Invisible No More Campaign and Councilmember Krishnan Introduce New NYC Data Disaggregation Bill During City Hall Rally — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
Celebrate 20 Years of ASAP with a Gift Today
Celebrate 20 Years of ASAP with a Gift Today
Community Review of Translations: Guide for Incorporating a Community Review Process for Translated Materials (2023) — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
Community Review of Translations: Guide for Incorporating a Community Review Process for Translated Materials (2023) — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
CACF Podcast Appearances
CACF Podcast Appearances
Join The Team — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
Join The Team — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
Sign up for CACF's Newsletter
Sign up for CACF's Newsletter
MacKenzie Scott Gives Generous Gift to Coalition for Asian American Children and Families (CACF) — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
MacKenzie Scott Gives Generous Gift to Coalition for Asian American Children and Families (CACF) — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
Membership — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
Membership — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
CACF Celebrates 20 Years of the Asian American Student Advocacy Project (ASAP) — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
CACF Celebrates 20 Years of the Asian American Student Advocacy Project (ASAP) — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
Photos from ASAP's 20th Anniversary Celebration
Photos from ASAP's 20th Anniversary Celebration
Found in Language Access - New York — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
Found in Language Access - New York — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
Community Review of Translations: Guide for Incorporating a Community Review Process for Translated Materials (2023) — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
Community Review of Translations: Guide for Incorporating a Community Review Process for Translated Materials (2023) — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
Health Insurance & Coverage Assistance — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
Health Insurance & Coverage Assistance — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
2023 Social Impact Report: AAPI Community Support Initiative — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
2023 Social Impact Report: AAPI Community Support Initiative — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
2023 AAPI Advocacy Storytelling Toolkit for Members and Partners — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
2023 AAPI Advocacy Storytelling Toolkit for Members and Partners — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
The 18% and Growing Campaign: A Guide To The Discretionary Process — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
The 18% and Growing Campaign: A Guide To The Discretionary Process — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
CACF’s Advocacy and Government Glossaries for Members and Partners — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
CACF’s Advocacy and Government Glossaries for Members and Partners — CACF - Coalition for Asian American Children + Families
CACF's AAPI Inspirational Playlist
CACF's AAPI Inspirational Playlist
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