Many families, in New York City and elsewhere, face challenges obtaining educational support for children struggling with learning and developmental disabilities and/or mental health needs. This is particularly true for families that live at or near the poverty threshold. An innovative effort by a hospital and a legal services provider in Manhattan is working to change that.

Today, we announced the second cohort of the Kriegel Fellowship for Public Service Leaders. The Kriegel Fellowship is a leadership and professional development program for chiefs of staff of city and state legislators serving the New York City area.