by Liz Warden | Jun 7, 2022 | Blog
Several new bills, introduced by City Councilmember Julie Menin on June 2nd, aim to boost child care in the city — including improving the way families receive information about what’s available to them. Learn more about what each bill would enact. Int 0477-2022 A...
by Liz Warden | Apr 7, 2022 | Blog
Parents across New York more than not experience a Catch-22 as a member of the workforce with an infant or toddler — what happens when they can’t find child care while they’re at work — or let alone afford it? Throughout the pandemic — and even before — parents have...
by Liz Warden | Feb 9, 2022 | Blog
By Lara Kyriakou Associate Director of Early Childhood Education Policy and Advocacy, The Education Trust–New York; Raising NY coalition leader These days it seems that everyone is talking about child care. News stories in publications and networks across the county...
by Liz Warden | Dec 1, 2021 | Blog
Just as building blocks offer a solid base to create whatever a child’s imagination sparks, universal child care cannot be built without three key foundational building blocks — Affordability. Accessibility. Quality. Research shows that investing in high-quality...
by Tiffany Lankes | Nov 30, 2021 | Blog
Parent experiences during the pandemic underscore the critical need for city and state leaders to invest in New York’s child care system NEW YORK – A new report released today highlights the challenges South Bronx parents from diverse backgrounds face ensuring their...
by Liz Warden | Oct 21, 2021 | Blog
When the coronavirus pandemic hit New York, providers had to transition to leading early intervention programs from in person to teletherapy tools to continue to support families. The lessons learned from this experience — whether they...
