Items filtered by date: December 2023
Let's Move Child Care Ahead in NYS!
We are fortunate that Westchester County has made affordable child care a priority by continuing the Westchester Works Child Care Scholarship program, while increasing the income eligibility levels. Now making a family of 3 with an income of $120,000 eligible for scholarship.
HOWEVER, THERE IS STILL WORK TO BE DONE AT THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL!
Join us in Albany on Tuesday, Febraury 6th,
for NYS Child Care Advocacy Day!
As proud members of the Empire State Campaign for Child Care (ESCCC) we are heading to Albany, on February 6th, with members from across New York State to make it clear that child care must be a top priority in the 2024 state budget! We will hold a rally and participate in meetings with legislators to share our stories and our needs.
This year, we will call on New York to take the next steps towards high-quality, universal child care by advocating for:
- better pay and benefits for the child care workforce, which earns less than almost all other jobs in New York State for the important work caring for and educating our youngest children
- supportive changes that will that allow more families to access the care they need, when they need it — breaking down harmful barriers and building more care options for families outside of 9 to 5, weekday hours
For questions and/or more information, Contact Nicole Masucci at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
SACC Educators: New training: "Red Flags - When to Worry if School Age Behaviors are Caused by Special Needs"
Red Flags - When to Worry if School Age Behaviors are Caused by Special Needs
VIRTUAL TRAINING
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 from 6:30-8:30pm
There are many reasons that school age children have challenging behaviors. One of them is having a learning difference. Learning differences can affect all areas of a child’s development. Let’s explore behaviors that are Red Flags that a learning difference could be the cause. We will assess what is going on and strategies for helping children to be more successful in your program.
Modality - Age: SACC
Training Categories: OCFS (1, 3) CBK (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
Trainer: Idie Benjamin
Cost: $20 CCCW members/$25 non-members
FREE Vision Screenings, Booking Available
Lions SEE - Free Vision Screening Program
The Lions Club Kid Site Vision Screening Program is offering FREE vision screenings, available for booking. These screenings can aid in the early detection of vision troubles for children as young as 6 months old. If you are interested, please contact Joanne O’Hanlon directly and she will be able to assist with scheduling or if you have questions. Please see the business card above. Her contact info below:
Joanne O’Hanlon, 914-217-0769, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
For more information please visit their website: www.lionsseeny.org
Will you have to return the Stabilization Grant funds?
Programs that fail to submit the expense reports from the Stabilization Grants will be required to return all unreported funds to OCFS. Failure to return funds will result in being ineligible for future New York State financial grant programs.
Don't let that be you!
Register for our final in-person group session where we will review the expense report, step-by-step.
When: Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Available Time Slots
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Can't make it to the in-person session?
Join us in our final virtual walkthrough session as we review the expense report step-by-step.
When: Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The due date for outstanding expense reports is January 31, 2024.
For information about outstanding expense reports for the Stabilization Grants, please contact Jayselle Trancoso at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or ext. 227 or Jessenia Tejada at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or ext. 161.
Ease frustration and avoid mistakes by joining us!
The Workforce Retention Grant application was tricky, but completing your expense report doesn't have to be! Ease frustration and avoid mistakes by joining us as we review the expense report process step-by-step. Register Here
When - January 18, 2023
Time: 1:00 pm - 12:00 pm
Can't remember what the eligible expenses are?
Click on the Statement of Grant Opportunity (SOI) below to review Section V. ELIGIBLE EXPENSES FOR STAFF RETENTION FUNDS and Section VI. ELIGIBLE EXPENSES FOR STAFF RECRUITMENT FUNDS. Statment of Grant Opprotunity (SOI)
Video: Careers in child care are joyful and rewarding!
Westchester’s early educational professionals have fun, take pride in their important work, and recognize what a tremendous impact they have on the children in their care. Considering a career in child care? This just might convince you to go for it!
And are there are opportunities for growth and advancement? YES! But don’t take our word for it:
Will you have to return stabilization grant funds?
Programs that fail to submit the expense reports from the Stabilization Grants will be required to return all unreported funds to OCFS. Failure to return funds will result in being ineligible for future New York State financial grant programs.
Don't let that be you!
Join us tomorrow for an in-person group session where we will review the expense report, step-by-step.
When
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Time
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Can't make it to the in-person session? Join us in a virtual walkthrough session as we review the expense report step-by-step.
When
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Time
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The due date for outstanding expense reports is January 31, 2024.
For information about outstanding expense reports for the Stabilization Grants, please contact Jayselle Trancoso at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or ext. 227 or Jessenia Tejada at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or ext. 161.
¿Tendrá que devolver los fondos de la subvención de estabilización?
Los programas que no envían los reportes de gastos de las Subvenciones de Estabilización deberán devolver todos los fondos no reportados a la OCFS. Si no se devuelven los fondos, no será elegible para futuros programas de subvenciones financieras del estado de Nueva York.
¡No dejes que seas tú!
Regístrate para la sesión grupal en persona donde revisaremos el informe de gastos, paso a paso.
Cuando
Martes, el 9 de Enero de 2024
Hora
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
¿No puedes ir a la sesión en-persona?
Únase a nosotros en una sesión virtual mientras revisamos el reporte de gastos paso a paso.
Cuando
Miércoles, el 17 de Enero, 2024
Hora
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
La fecha de vencimiento para los informes de gastos pendientes es el 31 de enero de 2024.
Para obtener información sobre los informes de gastos pendientes de las Subvenciones de Estabilización, comuníquese con Jayselle Trancoso en This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. o ext. 227 o Jessenia Tejada en This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. o ext. 161.
Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition Voluntarily Recalls Select Batches of Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Infant Formula Powder Because of Possible Health Risk
Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition (MJN), a producer of nutrition products, announced today that it has voluntarily chosen to recall from the U.S. market select batches of Nutramigen Powder, a specialty infant formula for the dietary management of Cows Milk Allergy (CMA) in 12.6 and 19.8 oz cans, due to a possibility of contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii in product sampled outside the U.S. All product in question went through extensive testing by MJN and tested negative for the bacteria. Read more here: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/reckittmead-johnson-nutrition-voluntarily-recalls-select-batches-nutramigen-hypoallergenic-infant
Up to 8 FREE At-home Covid test per household available
The federal government has relaunched its free at-home COVID-19 testing program. Beginning September 25, 2023 every household in America can order up to 4 at-home test kits. The no-cost tests will be delivered for free by the United States Postal Service. Beginning November 20, 2023 every U.S. household can again place an order to receive four more free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to their home. Visit COVIDtests.gov to place your order. Before You Throw Out "Expired" Tests: Check FDA's website to see if your COVID-19 tests' expiration dates have been extended.
