November 14, 2025

It’s time to launch our 2026 NYS budget advocacy! Over the past few years, we’ve succeeded in getting annual investments from Governor Hochul and the NYS Legislature for the Human Services sector, thanks in large part to your help. We need you again, starting now.

Our sector has collectively agreed to request a 2.7% investment (also known as a “targeted inflationary increase”) this year. As in past years, this number was calculated in response to the federal consumer price index. Previously, we have asked for investments making up for three-year periods; this year, in light of the current economic climate we’re only asking to keep pace with the most recent 12-month increase.

This Monday, November 17, Human Services professionals from across the state will be calling Governor Hochul to establish where we stand as a sector, and we’re asking you to lend your voices as well.

To help, call Governor Hochul at 518.474.8390, and urge her to include a 2.7% targeted inflationary increase for Human Services in her 2026 budget.

We’ve got a whole lot more coming this advocacy season, including some things we’ve never done before. Come along with us as we fight for our sector, our clients, and our workforce!