Expanded child tax credits mean more money for NYC families — and their kids may do better in school

By Christina Veiga

(Excerpt)

“If you give parents income to meet their basic needs, their kids will do better in school and in life,” said Ashley Burnside, a policy analyst for CLASP, a nonprofit that advocates for anti-poverty policies. “This money will help families in their education and in the long term.”

Read the full article here

Source URL: https://ny.chalkbeat.org/2021/7/15/22579388/child-tax-credits-nyc-families-school-performance