Free COVID-19 Test Kits!
The Child Care Council has COVID-19 Test Kits Available for Distribution.
We are offering free COVID-19 test kits.
They are available for pick up at the Child Care Council, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. Please inform the front desk when you arrive that you are there for COVID test kits and how many test kits you will need. Please make your request in multiples of ten (10 kits, 20 kits, etc).
If you have any questions or need assistance, please call Gabriella Figueroa (914)761-3456, Ext. 111
Thank you for funding scholarships!
THANK YOU FOR FUNDING SCHOLARSHIPS
Because of you we exceeded our goal of $35,000 and raised $48,365 for our scholarship programs! Every milestone these children meet will be rooted in your generosity, and we cannot thank you enough for choosing to support Westchester children and families on Giving Tuesday.
Special thanks to CClean Commercial Cleaning and our anonymous donor for their generous matching gifts.
It's not too late! If you didn't have a chance to give, but still want to contribute to the future of Westchester's children, you can Donate today.
Product Recall
The New York State Department of Health (DOH) has issued a health advisory for applesauce pouches named in the recent FDA recall.
A range on these products have tested positive for high levels of lead which can be extremely harmful to children. Including brands such as WanaBana, Schnucks, or Weis-brand.
Please be sure to check any pouches you may have in stock and discard any products included in the recall.
To find out more information regarding the recalled, please visit the FDA website
Don't Miss the Winter Festival
Did you RSVP for our Winter Festival? Come celebrate the warmth of the season with music, photos, learning about different holidays, children activities, hot cocoa and more! Donate a toy to our toy drive and receive a FREE digital picture with Santa. All toys will be donated to Toys for Tots. Need an idea of what to get? Visit our Amazon Wishlist.
We Need Toys!
Our annual Toy Drive is underway and we need your help. Donate a new unwrapped toy to help a child smile this holiday season. You may drop off toys at our office Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm until December 13th. Not sure what to get? Check out our Amazon Wishlist here.
Don't forget to RSVP for our Winter Festival! We will celebrate the season with music, photos, learning about different holidays, children activities, hot cocoa and more! Donate a toy to our toy drive and take a picture with Santa. RSVP today.
Scholarship recipients are furthering their education!
Our donor-funded scholarships are special because they go to families who don't otherwise qualify for financial assistance to help pay for child care, and because they empower Westchester parents to further their education.
Recent recipients include a single mother from Mt. Vernon, whose 1-year old son is in care while she finishes her undergrad degree, and a mother from Ossining who was able to fulfill her dream of graduating from college because of the scholarship program. She got her degree in May!
Support Our Toy Drive
We've partnered with Toys for Tots again to collect toys to donate to children less fortunate. Visit our Wishlist here on Amazon so that the toys may be delivered directly to the Council. Thanking YOU in advance for your generosity.
Let’s celebrate the warmth of the season with music, photos, children activities, hot cocoa and more and the Council's first Winter Festival! The event is free - RSVP today!
Match Met! $25k left to raise
CClean Commercial Cleaning has now matched the first $5,000 in donations to our scholarship fund for #GivingTuesday. Thank you!
Can you help us raise another $25,000 to help families get access to child care? Our donor-funded scholarships are special, because they enable us to reach those who don't otherwise qualify for assistance. This includes families facing homelessness or overcoming domestic violence.
Say Thanks for Westchester Works Scholarships
Westchester Works Child Care Scholarships Are in the 2024 Budget - Say Thanks!
The 2024 Westchester County Budget is OUT and Westchester Works is IN!
Sharing incredible news - Westchester Works is in the proposed budget at $3.3 mil. We've given scholarship awards to over 500 children this year and look forward to continuing that support in 2024.
Now it's our turn to thank the County Executive and the Board of Legislators for all their incredible support for child care. Join us at the Board's public sessions:
- November 16th, Warner Public Library, 121 N. Broadway, Tarrytown, NY, 10591 at 6pm.
- November 20th, Chappaqua Performing Arts Center, 480 N. Bedford Rd., Chappaqua, NY, 10514 at
- December 6th, Westchester Board of Legislators Chambers, 8th Floor, 148 Martine Ave, White Plains at 7pm.
Lots of ways to participate. You can observe and clap when others talk about the importance of child care. You can tell your child care story (up to 3 minutes. You can stand alongside someone else who speaks. Plus you can bring your children.
If you are unsure of how you might participate and support child care, contact me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Thanks!
Kathy Halas, Executive Director
