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The Center For Children's Initiatives champions the right of all children to start life with the best possible foundation of early learning, care and health.

 New York, NY
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Joined May 2011
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Thousands of NYC families could lose child care vouchers amid nearly $1 billion funding shortfall It’s time to #FundChildCareNY @GovKathyHochul @AndreaSCousins @CarlHeastie chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025/0…
Thousands of NYC families could lose child care vouchers without budget increase

Thousands of NYC families could lose child care vouchers without budget increase

The child care voucher program is facing a perfect storm of budget threats, and may need nearly a billion dollars in extra funding this year to stay intact.

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The child care voucher program is facing a perfect storm of budget threats, and may need nearly a billion dollars in extra funding this year to stay intact. chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025/0…

Thousands of NYC families could lose child care vouchers without budget increase

The child care voucher program is facing a perfect storm of budget threats, and may need nearly a billion dollars in extra funding this year to stay intact.

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🚨 TOMORROW: Join @NWLC, @CLASP_DC, @famforwardoregon & the Child Care for Every Family Network for a press call w/ Sen. Wyden & Rep. Davis on GOP threats to child care. ⏰ Thurs 4/3 at 12PM ET 📢 register here: bit.ly/4iPsdpp
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NOW: I’m joining members of the Mom Squad and colleagues on both sides of the aisle to call for action to address an impending childcare crisis. This is an affordability issue, a women’s issue, and we need our Governor to step in now.
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Sending the @SeaportMuseum workers strength as they vote on their union! Remember, voting union yes is not just a vote to protect yourself. It’s a vote to protect your coworkers, your family, and every museum worker who comes behind you. #UnionYes #1u @UAWRegion9A
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ESCCC member Mansie tells her story on how the Child Care Assistance Program changed her family's life for the better. We can't allow this progress to be undone. @GovKathyHochul @AndreaSCousins Carl Heastie, you must #FundChildCareNY empirereportnewyork.com/dont…

Don’t Let New Child Care Crisis Undo the Progress We’ve Made

New York's front page for political news. Latest NY politics news, reports, and columnists

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7K NYC families could lose child care subsidies each month under state budget plan gothamist.com/news/7k-nyc-fa…
7K NYC families could lose child care subsidies each month under state budget plan

7K NYC families could lose child care subsidies each month under state budget plan

A program that helps working parents afford child care could end for thousands of families.

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NY also has to increase funding for the vouchers, particularly in NYC. Mayor Adams’ administration unfortunately didn’t come forward about the city’s need for additional CCAP funding during budget hearings, but the state has to adjust now or it will be families who suffer.
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Unless Albany offers more money, tens of thousands of parents in New York City are set to lose child care assistance this year. Read more via @jul1arock, @nysfocus nysfocus.com/2025/03/24/nyc-… #FundChildCareNY #SaveNYChildCare
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Child care vouchers for low-income families have been a lifeline amid the city’s affordability crisis. They could vanish unless state lawmakers move quickly to fund the program. Read more via @alyce_mcf and the @nytimes loom.ly/ykXY0lw
A ‘Life-Changing’ Child Care Program in New York Could Soon Collapse (Published 2025)

A ‘Life-Changing’ Child Care Program in New York Could Soon Collapse (Published 2025)

Child care vouchers for low-income families have been a lifeline amid the city’s affordability crisis. They could vanish unless state lawmakers move quickly to fund the program.

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EDITORIAL | Wiser spending in Albany: Housing and child care vouchers are useful investments trib.al/DgxCU04

Wiser spending in Albany: Housing and child care vouchers are useful investments

As Gov. Hochul and the Legislature hash out the details of this year’s budget during a very uncertain economic panorama, there are a couple of areas where some of Hochul’s gimmicky $3 billion in $300...

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NY has expanded child care assistance & raised rates for educators, boosting access in high-poverty NYC neighborhoods. But without more funding, looming cuts could hike family costs. loom.ly/YiKN53E @GovKathyHochul @CarlHeastie @AndreaSCousins @NYCMayor #FundChildCareNY
Parent Leaders Sound the Alarm on NYC’s Pending Child Care Assistance Crisis

Parent Leaders Sound the Alarm on NYC’s Pending Child Care Assistance Crisis

Child care providers and educators will scramble to fill seats and keep their doors open, while parents who rely on child care to maintain employment, education, health care, and financial stability...

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Child care shouldn't break the bank! Thanks to @jessicaramos & @AM_AndrewHevesi, families are finding relief through the Facilitated Enrollment Scholarship. #ChildCareIsEssential Learn more at: cwe.org/news/affordable-chil…
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Replying to @GovKathyHochul
@GovKathyHochul @AndreaSCousins @CarlHeastie NY families can't afford to lose their child care vouchers. You must invest and #FundChildCareNY empirereportnewyork.com/new-…
New York’s Child Care Crisis Is Here – Governor Hochul Must Act Now

New York’s Child Care Crisis Is Here – Governor Hochul Must Act Now

New York's front page for political news. Latest NY politics news, reports, and columnists

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We need @GovKathyHochul @AndreaSCousins @CarlHeastie to invest in child care in this year's budget. Families cannot afford to lose their access to child care assistance. Providers cannot afford to lose families. #FundChildCareNY gothamist.com/news/7k-nyc-fa…
7K NYC families could lose child care subsidies each month under state budget plan

7K NYC families could lose child care subsidies each month under state budget plan

A program that helps working parents afford child care could end for thousands of families.

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We are already slated to go backward on childcare access if we don’t invest in the workforce in NYS. I joined 102 city + state elected officials on a letter to Gov Hochul and state leaders to save childcare vouchers for 60K children in the final budget.
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Sen. @JabariBrisport is pushing for the state to close a gap in child care funding that could result in tens of thousands of families losing access to care.
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As many as 60,000 children could lose vouchers over the next year. Read More nytimes.com/2025/03/24/nyreg… It's time to #FundChildCareNY, @GovKathyHochul, @AndreaSCousins,@CarlHeastie
A ‘Life-Changing’ Child Care Program in New York Could Soon Collapse (Gift Article)

A ‘Life-Changing’ Child Care Program in New York Could Soon Collapse (Gift Article)

Child care vouchers for low-income families have been a lifeline amid the city’s affordability crisis. They could vanish unless state lawmakers move quickly to fund the program.

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🚨NY FAMILIES NEED HELP: Hear from parents who are at risk of losing child care assistance unless @GovKathyHochul adds up to $907M in the FY26 budget. #FundChildCareNY #NYUniversalChildCare bit.ly/4l0myP2
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We don’t have enough child care workers because they earn less than 96% of all professions in NYS. Parents who are eligible for child care assistance often can’t actually find an available provider. We need the Child Care Workforce Fund to recruit & retain child care workers.
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