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A Stronger Asset 10 New York

Who We Are

Raising New York, coordinated by The Education Trust–New York, is a cross-sector, statewide coalition of parent, early childhood, education, civil rights, business, and health organizations dedicated to advocating for policies and system changes that will benefit families of infants and toddlers, with a focus on improving long-term outcomes for low-income households, children of color, and those in other underserved groups.

Our research, policy and advocacy work focuses on:

Ensuring families have health and developmental care.

Ensuring families have access to high-quality affordable child care.

Increasing economic security and stability for families.

Building an early care system that works for all families.

The First Three Years of a

Child’s Life are Critical

These years lay the groundwork for the best possible outcomes throughout their lives.

But across New York State, hundreds of thousands of families are prevented from accessing the high-quality programs, services, and opportunities they need to raise healthy and thriving children.

We aim to change that.

By the Numbers:

80%

of brain growth happens in the first 3 years of a child’s life.

73%

of New York parents are concerned about their child being educationally and socially prepared for pre-k/kindergarten.

73%

of New York parents are concerned about their child being educationally and socially prepared for pre-k/kindergarten.

“Investing in high-quality early childhood programs is a window to the brightest possible future for New York’s children.”

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