Camille Murphy, Chair of the Public Policy Committee, thanked the Council's Board of Directors for approving the 2023 Public Policy Agenda, which sets goals at every level of government - county, state and federal.

With the 2023 Westchester County budget process underway, the Board's emphasis is clearly on securing continuation of the Westchester Works Child Care Scholarship Program, which helped over 400 children access safe, regulated care so their parents could work. The Public Policy Agenda also calls for a reduction in the parent share from 10% to 1% of income over the Federal Poverty Level, for parents utilizing Child Care Assistance via DSS, and greater participation in early learning programs for children experiencing homelessness.

"The County is to be applauded for its commitment to child care. Child care is often the biggest bill in the house; Westchester Works scholarships brought much needed relief to hard-working area families for the first time. About a third of the recipients work in healthcare, a key industry for our entire community. We're calling on the County to renew this commitment for 2023," stated Murphy.

The Public Policy Committee expects a very busy season on state and federal child care advocacy as well.

Click here for a copy of the 2023 Public Policy Agenda.

We have exciting news! The first $2,500 of #GivingTuesday donations made to our organization this year will be matched by CClean Commercial Cleaning! All funds will help us increase access to quality child care and after school programs to give more children a fair chance, ensure parents can get to work, and help child care professionals earn a living wage. 

Give today, or on Giving Tuesday: November 29, 2022.

Donate today to help make it happen!

We were so excited to be back in person for this year's Early Education Hall of Heroes event. Thank you to all who attended, we're so glad you joined us to celebrate our amazing honorees and grateful most of all that you care about kids and recognize the importance of quality early care and education. We hope you had a wonderful time!

Westchester Child Care Advocacy Hour

Friday, October 14th, 12pm to 1pm

This virtual event will feature parents, child care and school age professionals, community leaders and YOU!

Register today at Advocacy Hour!

Let's keep building the child care system we need in Westchester County.

Preschool Pyramid Model Module 1-3 Part Series

WHAT IS IT? 

The CSEFEL Pyramid Model is designed to support the social and emotional development of children 2 1/2 through 5 years of age. The Pyramid Model is a framework of evidence-based practices for promoting young children's social and emotional competence and for preventing and addressing challenging behavior. The Pyramid Model includes extensive resources to help New York's child care programs and providers.

PRESENTED BY:

Ellen Cogan, Master Cadre Pyramid Model Trainer

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Directors, administrators, and lead teachers/caregivers who work with older toddler and preschoolers (aged 2 1/2 - 5 years of age)

WHERE?

This 3 part series will be held via Zoom

Special Event Price: $10 for members/$20 non-members (Price includes ALL THREE sessions)

Training Titles and Dates

Thursday, September 15, 2022 from 6-8:30pm (Session 1 - Understanding Challenging Behavior: Building Positive Relationships)

Thursday, September 22, 2022 from 6-8:30pm (Session 2 - Environmental Impacts on Challenging Behavior)

Thursday, September 29, 2022 from 6-8:30pm (Session 3 - Daily Activities, Rules and Positive Attention Effects on Challenging Behavior)

*YOU MUST ATTEND ALL 3 SESSIONS TO RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE*

To register, please click here!

For more information, email Sarah Ruppert at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.