9+ hour, 36+ min ago  (226+ words) U. S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has introduced legislation aimed at strengthening the direct care workforce and supporting family caregivers. The Supporting Our Direct Care Workforce and Family Caregivers Act would provide federal funding to states and other eligible entities to help train,…...

2+ mon, 10+ hour ago  (709+ words) The most heated moment of Seneca County's latest round of committee meetings didn't center on taxes or infrastructure " it focused on children waiting for care. A push to hire specialized therapists for the county's early intervention program exposed deeper tensions…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (182+ words) A new documentary and panel discussion examined the growing strain on the nation's childcare system, highlighting low wages and workforce shortages that are pushing providers out of the field. As featured by a recent episode of WXXI's Connections with Evan…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (177+ words) A local documentary is putting a spotlight on the growing strain facing childcare providers " and the broader system families depend on. On a recent episode of Connections with Evan Dawson, guests discuss "Make a Circle," a film that follows educators…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (586+ words) New York is taking another major step toward universal child care, with a new pilot program and billions in long-term investments aimed at lowering costs for families statewide. Governor Kathy Hochul announced a child care expansion pilot that will partner…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago  (462+ words) Universal childcare in New York took center stage this week as Governor Kathy Hochul detailed her proposal during a visit to a childcare center in Queens. The plan, part of her 2026 State of the State agenda, aims to make childcare…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (587+ words) Raising kids in New York has long meant juggling work, waitlists, and sky-high child care bills. State leaders now say that system isn't sustainable " for families, workers, or the economy " and they're betting billions to change it. Governor Kathy Hochul…...

6+ mon, 4+ week ago  (341+ words) New York State is rolling out a major new investment aimed at tackling one of the most persistent challenges facing working families: a shortage of affordable, high-quality child care. The state's new Child Care Capital Construction Funding Program will provide…...

7+ mon, 4+ day ago  (209+ words) With new momentum from Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's win, child care advocates unveiled a phased plan to bring universal child care to New York, Spectrum News reports. The Empire State Campaign for Child Care proposes wage boosts for workers and two…...