Social Services
Senate
The Senate Social Services Committee oversees legislation and policy related to public assistance, child welfare, foster care, homeless services, SNAP, and the administration of social programs for families, seniors, and individuals in need. The committee’s mission is to improve service delivery and support equity and dignity for vulnerable populations statewide.
Its legal authority covers Social Services Law (public assistance and welfare), Family Court Act (child support and foster care), portions of Mental Hygiene Law and Education Law (services for at-risk youth), and relevant sections of Public Health Law.
Senator Roxanne J. Persaud serves as Chair; Senator George Borrello is the Ranking Member. The committee typically includes about 9 senators and meets during the legislative session, as scheduled on the Senate website.
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