New York State Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo of Endwell will be helping to steer state policy regarding children and family issues in the new legislative session.

The Democrat will be chairing the Committee on Children and Families.

The panel will help craft legislation dealing with child welfare, domestic violence and juvenile justice issues.

Lupardo brings with her to the committee a background as a mental health educator.

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