Stop Governor Hochul’s Cuts to Public Education Now

Last week, Governor Hochul dealt a severe blow to our students and communities by proposing a budget that blatantly prioritizes the ultra-wealthy over the urgent needs of our schools. Here’s what you need to know before you take action! What’s Happening Governor Hochul’s budget not only slashes promised Foundation Aid increases but also neglects child … Continue reading Stop Governor Hochul’s Cuts to Public Education Now

Support stable child care in New York

We’re on the cusp of a critical deadline and urgently need your support! Governor Hochul has until December 23 to sign the decoupling bill, A4986A/S5327A – a crucial step towards ensuring more equitable access to child care across New York state. The existing system ties child care eligibility directly to parents’ work hours, leaving out … Continue reading Support stable child care in New York

Universal child care means all of New York’s children

Governor Hochul’s Executive Budget persists in intentionally excluding many of New York State’s immigrant children. More than 23,000 income-eligible children are left out of our state’s Child Care Assistance Program due solely to their immigration status. Among those left out are children with pending asylum cases and other children lawfully present in the United States, … Continue reading Universal child care means all of New York’s children

Investing in the Child Care Workforce is an Investment in NY’s Families

New York’s families and child care educators are counting on Albany to prioritize investments in child care in this year’s budget — and that means investing in the child care workforce. Email your State Legislators now and urge them to invest $1 billion in the child care workforce in the 2023-24 budget! Child care work … Continue reading Investing in the Child Care Workforce is an Investment in NY’s Families

Tell Governor Hochul to sign the child care bill!

Earlier this year, State Legislators passed a bill that would decouple child care subsidies from parents’ work hours. This bill would help New York’s families consistently access the child care assistance they need, but Governor Hochul needs to sign the bill by Saturday for it to become law. Email her now! This bill is a … Continue reading Tell Governor Hochul to sign the child care bill!

It’s time for Gov. Hochul to deliver on her promises to New York’s children

Last week, New York voted to give Governor Hochul a historic full term, sending a clear message that we will not stand for Trump-aligned politicians who stoke fear, hate and lies, and deny elections. New York’s working families were critical to the Governor’s victory. Now it’s time for her to deliver for us. Email Governor … Continue reading It’s time for Gov. Hochul to deliver on her promises to New York’s children

Child care must include ALL New York’s families

Governor Hochul is fighting to exclude some immigrant children from the state’s expansion of child care access. She’s making excuses, blaming federal rules that stipulate that federal dollars for child care can’t be spent on services for undocumented families. But there’s a simple and obvious solution: New York State can establish its own fund, separate … Continue reading Child care must include ALL New York’s families

We need at least $3b for child care, not bail rollbacks

With just a few days left to finalize the budget, Governor Hochul is stalling the process and putting critical community investments — including child care — in jeopardy. Email our State Leaders now and tell them we need a budget with no less than $3 billion for child care! Normally at this point in the … Continue reading We need at least $3b for child care, not bail rollbacks