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:

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

Regístrate Aquí

¿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

Regístrate Aquí

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.

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

Register today!

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..

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

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. 

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Please take a moment to review for any of the recalled products below:

Cantaloupe

Many products from the brands Malichita and Rudy may be contaminated with Salmonella. Do not eat pre-cut cantaloupes if you cannot verify the brand. Full information is available using the following link:

CANTALOUPE RECALL

Quaker Granola Bars & Cereals

The Quaker Oats Company announced a recall of many granola products potentially contaminated with Salmonella. Please see the following link to review all of the products included:

QUAKER RECALL

 TGI Fridays Boneless Chicken Bites Honey BBQ Chicken:

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Fridays boneless chicken bites may be contaminated with pieces of clear, hard plastic. For details, please see the following link:

CHICKEN BITES RECALL

 Please safely dispose of any products that you suspect are part of the above recalls. Call your healthcare provider if you have any Salmonella symptoms. To learn about symptoms and treatment please visit the CDC website: LINK

Linking child care attendance strictly to a parent's specific work hours can be harmful to children, creates challenges for low-income parents, and limits the stability of child care providers.

Please take action to make the changes that are desperately needed.

Make your voice heard! Action needed before December 23rd! Contact Governor Hochul to End a Harmful Child Care Rule. Call (518) 474-8390

Scripts:

For Parents:

Hello, my name is __________, and I'm a parent from (your city or town). I'm calling to ask you to sign bill A4986A, which would decouple child care assistance from work hours.

As a parent, this would give families like mine more flexibility in arriving at my child's care, especially when my work hours fluctuate, and give my child the stability in routine that young children need.

For Providers and Advocates:

Hello, my name is__________. Decoupling the work hours would provide more flexibility for working parents, and the stability and continuity needed for educators and children.

Please sign bill A4986A into law. Parents, educators, and kids need you to act now.

Thank you for your support for the children!

Child Care Council of Westchester

Nicole Masucci

Director of Family & Employer Services

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Starting October 12, until December 20, 2023, small businesses can unlock the application for this round of grant funding by first registering on the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready portal and completing at least two of the following, in any combination: courses, coaching or community events. Small businesses that complete the application will be eligible for consideration to receive a $10,000 grant.

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For information about this grant visit https://digitalready.verizonwireless.com/

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