We hope you will consider joining our vibrant growing child care community.  Strong, quality early child care communities are our goal and we want you to be a part of it. Join the Council's membership today and begin saving hundreds of dollars when you take advantage of memership discounts on our professional development activities. Other benefits include:

• Discounted calendar trainings and on-site trainings
• Listing on our website, including a link to your website
• Free postings on the Council's job bank
• Membership certificate for your site to post
• Printed Council Training Calendar
• Free access to the Council's Children's Resource Corner
• Early announcements of special programs and opportunities
• Free Notary Public Services 
• Invitation to attend free member only networking meetings
• Complimentary Council 2016 Calendar
• Participation in our membership referral program
• Invitation to attend exclusive member only annual events 

For more information, contact Juanita Pope at (914)761-3456 ext. 106 or email her at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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THE COUNCIL PARTNERS WITH WESTCHESTER COUNTY IN THE NEW “SAFE SLEEP” CAMPAIGN TO PREVENT INFANT DEATHS

The Council will be spreading the word about the “ABCs of Safe Sleep”, a new campaign launched on October 18^th by County Executive Rob Astorino.    About 90 infants die in New York each year from sleep related causes according to the NYS Department of Health.   Westchester’s Child Fatality Review Team found that in the last 8 years, 60% of local infant deaths had an identified unsafe sleeping environment.  The campaign reminds us that the safest way for babies to sleep is ALONE, on their BACKS and in a CRIB.   As a partner in this effort, the Council will be distributing informational resources to child care programs and parents.   Materials will be available in our reception area.

Join us for some free family fun on Sunday, October 16th from 2 to 4 pm at The Digital Arts Experience in downtown White Plains. Enjoy interactive tech stations and games, along with some low-tech story books and Halloween play dough. Costumes encouraged. Great for all ages.

Space is limited so register now at Family Tech Day 2016. For more information, contact Juanita Pope, Office Manager/Community Events Manager at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 914-761-3456 ext. 106.

Calling all child care center/after school program board leaders to turn their concern for children into a force for change.   Change that will translate into more funding so more families can access quality child care and after school.   

The Council Board of Directors advocates for child care policies and funding year round, testifying at public hearings and meeting with government at every level.    It’s an important part of a nonprofit board’s role and it can be very satisfying, even enjoyable, especially when done with like-minded leaders.

Join us on Thursday, September 29^th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Sam’s of Gedney Way in White Plains.    We will share advocacy tips and materials, talk about the up-coming county and state budgets, hear from some legislators, and enjoy networking and informal conversation over wine and appetizers.

This event is for boards only though directors may attend with a board member.  

Please register today at http://artofadvocacy.eventbrite.com.  For more info, please contact Kathy Halas, Executive Director, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 914-761-3456 ext. 102.