by Liz Warden | Apr 3, 2025 | Blog
In recent years, New York State has made historic strides in expanding access to child care assistance and increasing the market rate to pay early childhood educators more. In New York City, these efforts have significantly boosted child care assistance uptake in...
by Liz Warden | Oct 2, 2024 | Press Release
NEW YORK- EdTrust-New York, in collaboration with the Raising New York Coalition, hosted a panel discussion today to unveil its new report, “From Barriers to Opportunity: Confronting New York’s Systemic Barriers to Early Childhood and Poverty-Reduction Programs.” The...
by Liz Warden | May 9, 2024 | Blog
Every little New Yorker should be supported by an affordable, safe, and culturally responsive universal child care system with well-equipped and supported child care providers. Yet, child care workers are still among the lowest-paid workers in New York State and many...
by Liz Warden | May 9, 2024 | Blog
April 29, 2024 Good afternoon Acting Commissioner Guinn and members of the Child Poverty Reduction Council. Thank you for the opportunity to share testimony; my name is Lara Kyriakou and I’m from The Education Trust–New York, a statewide non-profit organization...
by Liz Warden | May 3, 2024 | Blog
The delayed release of the 2024 Child Care Availability Task Force report is a missed opportunity for action this year, but there’s still work advocates can do before the end of the legislative session By Jenn O’Connor, Director of Partnerships and Early Childhood...
by Liz Warden | Mar 25, 2024 | Blog
By Dr. Erica Webster, a participant in Ed Trust–NY and Raising NY’s Early Childhood Policy and Advocacy Lab When I made the decision to become a foster parent, I understood that challenges would accompany my journey, such as forming attachments with children who...
by Liz Warden | Feb 15, 2024 | Blog
For more than a decade, child poverty in New York State has exceeded the national rate. More than 18% of New York children live in poverty, and that rate includes one in three children of color. In Syracuse, 46% of children live in poverty; 42% in Rochester, 41% in...
by Liz Warden | Feb 15, 2024 | Blog
Submitted to NYS Department of Taxation & Finance Lara Kyriakou, Associate Director of Early Childhood Policy and Advocacy February 14, 2024 Thank you for the opportunity to submit testimony on the FY2025 New York State Executive Budget. The Education...
by Liz Warden | Feb 1, 2024 | Blog
January 31, 2024 Jenn O’Connor, Director of Partnerships and Early Childhood Policy for The Education Trust–New York Hello and thank you for allowing me to testify before you today. My name is Jenn O’Connor and I am the Director of Partnerships and Early...
by Liz Warden | Jan 24, 2024 | Blog
The Education Trust–New York, on behalf of Raising NY, testified to the New York State Joint Legislative Hearing on Health on January 23, 2024 The Education Trust–New York is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to educational equity. We work to attain...
by Liz Warden | Dec 12, 2023 | Blog
Raising New York is a cross-sector, statewide coalition of parent, early childhood, education, civil rights, business, and health organizations, that is led by The Education Trust—New York and dedicated to advocating for policies and system changes that will benefit...
by Liz Warden | Dec 8, 2023 | Blog
by Liz Warden | Sep 27, 2023 | Blog
Testimony on high-quality, affordable child care delivered to the NYC City Council Committee on Women & Gender Equity September 21, 2023 The Education Trust–New York (Ed Trust—NY) is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to educational equity. We work to...
by Liz Warden | Jun 16, 2023 | Blog, Reports and Resources
Submitted to the New York City Council Committee on Women & Gender Equity and Committee on Immigration Re: Joint Oversight Hearing, Promise NYC and Access to Child Care for Immigrants June 16, 2023 The Education Trust–New York is a statewide non-profit...
by Liz Warden | Jun 5, 2023 | Blog
Overview Parents are their children’s first teachers and an essential part of ensuring high-quality, equitable systems of early care and education. Today, parent voice is more important than ever. Research shows that the first 1,000 days of a child’s life—the period...
by Liz Warden | Jun 5, 2023 | Blog
Memorandum in support submitted by: Jenn O’Connor, Director of Partnerships and Early Childhood Policy, [email protected] The Education Trust–NY supports and respectfully urges passage of S.5327 (Brisport)/A.4986-A (Hevesi), which provides a crucial...
by Liz Warden | May 1, 2023 | Blog
Raising NY is thrilled to announce that Jenn O’Connor has joined The Education Trust–New York team as the Director of Partnerships and Early Childhood Policy. Jenn, who has a strong background in early care and learning, maternal and child health, and mental health,...
by Liz Warden | Mar 1, 2023 | Blog
March 1, 2023 Submitted by Lara Kyriakou, Associate Director of Early Childhood Advocacy and Policy, Ed Trust–NY The Education Trust–New York is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to educational equity. We work to attain educational justice through...
by Liz Warden | Feb 28, 2023 | Blog
Testimony for the Joint Legislative Budget Hearing on Health & Medicaid February 28, 2023 Presented by Lara Kyriakou, Associate Director of Early Childhood Policy and Advocacy at Ed Trust–NY The Education Trust–New York is a statewide non-profit organization...
by Liz Warden | Feb 18, 2023 | Blog
NYC City Council Oversight Hearing: 3-K Funding Cuts and Delayed Reimbursements to Early Childhood Providers February 18, 2023 Submitted by Lara Kyriakou, Associate Director of Early Childhood Policy and Advocacy at Ed Trust–NY Thank you, Chair Joseph and...
by Liz Warden | Feb 9, 2023 | Blog
Submitted to NYS Department of Taxation & Finance 2023 Joint Budget Hearing: Taxes February 9, 2023 Thank you for the opportunity to submit testimony on the 2023-24 New York State Executive Budget. The Education Trust–New York is a statewide non-profit...
by Liz Warden | Feb 7, 2023 | Blog
Presented before the New York State Department of Labor Re: Hearing, Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Women in the Workforce January 31, 2023 Good morning, Commissioner Reardon and esteemed members of this panel. I am Lara Kyriakou, Associate Director of Early...
by Liz Warden | Dec 15, 2022 | Blog
As we wrap up the first three years of the Raising NY coalition, we are taking the opportunity to reflect on the progress we’ve made thus far and recalibrate our coalition priorities to ensure that we are maximizing the opportunities of our current context and...
by Liz Warden | Dec 15, 2022 | Blog
As the Raising NY coalition continues to band together and advocate for an expanded federal Child Tax Credit, advocates from across the state recently hosted rallies in New York City and Rochester to call on congressional lawmakers to put children before...
by Liz Warden | Nov 8, 2022 | Blog
Housing costs. Child care costs. Utility bills. Food. These are just a few of the items in our recent statewide child care poll that families say they would use the Empire State Child Credit toward if they were to receive it – all expenses that would help families...
by Liz Warden | Oct 13, 2022 | Press Release
Poll findings underscore the need for New York to invest in a high-quality universal child care system that will serve all families equitably NEW YORK – A new poll of New York State parents of young children found that across all racial groups, parents of young...
by Liz Warden | Sep 15, 2022 | Press Release
Raising NY coalition calls on New York State to expand the Empire State Child Credit to help more families escape poverty NEW YORK – As New York continues its economic recovery amid the ongoing pandemic, the Raising NY coalition calls on state leaders to expand the...
by Liz Warden | Aug 19, 2022 | Press Release
Raising NY coalition calls on New York State to ensure that providers with the greatest needs can equitably access future funding streams NEW YORK – A new analysis of how child care providers utilized federal and state pandemic relief funding sheds new light on which...
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 | Press Release
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...
by Liz Warden | Aug 11, 2021 | Blog
Editor’s Note: In an ongoing series “Raising Leaders”, Raising NY will feature coalition members and how their collective work supports making New York State the best place in the country to raise a child. United Way of Buffalo & Erie County brings people,...
by sham | Jul 15, 2021 | Blog
Editor’s Note: In an ongoing series “Raising Leaders”, Raising NY will feature coalition members and how their collective work supports making New York State the best place in the country to raise a child. The New York Immigration Coalition, an advocacy group...
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by sham | May 19, 2021 | Blog, Maternal health
About one in seven mothers in New York State reported postpartum depressive and anxiety symptoms after giving birth. Yet, in a group of about eight mothers who work with the Postpartum Resource Center of New York, almost none of them had heard of the diagnosis,...
by sham | May 19, 2021 | Blog, Maternal health
After giving birth, Geri O’Keeffe fell into a deep postpartum depression. Vanessa Barisano had obsessive thoughts about protecting her baby that ended up isolating her from loved ones. Neither of the women had access to the resources or supports they needed to...
by sham | May 18, 2021 | Blog, Maternal health
Chanel Jones almost died. Twice. Chanel was pregnant as a college junior living and studying in Staten Island. Her family moved away when she graduated high school, and she only had a few friends from college to support her. They’d made plans to have a natural birth,...
by Liz Warden | Feb 12, 2021 | Press Release
Faced with the ongoing challenges of the pandemic, parents of infants and toddlers overwhelming support additional public investment in child care, basic needs support, and policies that ensure children are developmentally on track NEW YORK – Nearly a year into the...
by Liz Warden | Sep 29, 2020 | Press Release
NEW YORK – A majority of business leaders (58%) say the lack of accessibility and availability of high-quality child care for infants and toddlers negatively impacts their business, according to a new statewide poll, a finding that was especially true among businesses...
by Liz Warden | Jun 3, 2020 | Press Release
Statewide coalition calls for immediate investment of available federal CARES Act funding into rebuilding and strengthening New York State’s child care system NEW YORK – At a moment when access to child care is essential to the state’s economic reopening and recovery,...
by Liz Warden | Dec 19, 2019 | Press Release
Coalition releases new data on regional child care capacity trends and community income, survey of child care providers, and study on cost of quality care NEW YORK – The estimated number of infant and toddler child care slots decreased in nearly every region of the...
by Liz Warden | Aug 8, 2019 | Press Release
NEW YORK – A new poll reveals that likely voters rank strengthening education and child care for all New Yorkers as among the top priorities for the state to address, with 85% saying they support the state investing more public funds to expand access to high-quality,...
