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  • Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 17 – Jenn O’Connor on recent legislative and policy changes affecting children in New York State
    Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 17 – Jenn O’Connor on recent legislative and policy changes affecting children in New York State
    July 5, 2022

    Jenn O’Connor is this week’s guest on the Raising Rochester podcast. Jenn is the Director of Policy and Advocacy and Prevent Child Abuse New York.…

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  • Challenges in child care
    Challenges in child care
    June 14, 2022

    A long-term decline of the industry, pandemic-driven losses, staffing shortages and high costs have contributed to a child care shortage.

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  • Shortage of early intervention services in Monroe County a concern for hundreds of parents
    Shortage of early intervention services in Monroe County a concern for hundreds of parents
    June 14, 2022

    Close to 300 children are now waiting for early intervention services: help with things like speech and motor skills.

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  • Tax credits for low-income New Yorkers get temporary boost
    Tax credits for low-income New Yorkers get temporary boost
    May 2, 2022

    The recently adopted state budget includes a one-year expansion of two tax credits designed to help low-income New Yorkers. Listen to learn what it all…

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  • State Funding Boosts Child Care Subsidies
    State Funding Boosts Child Care Subsidies
    April 22, 2022

    Child care access is expanding across New York state, thanks to funding in the latest budget that was passed earlier this month.

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  • More families can receive child care subsidies thanks to a boost in state funding
    More families can receive child care subsidies thanks to a boost in state funding
    April 21, 2022

    Child care access is expanding across New York state, thanks to funding in the latest budget that was passed earlier this month.

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  • Crisis in the Classroom: The cost of child care
    Crisis in the Classroom: The cost of child care
    April 21, 2022

    As the state works to bounce back from the pandemic, a multibillion-dollar investment is being made to support the growth of future generations. The goal…

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  • How childcare investments in the budget may help your family
    How childcare investments in the budget may help your family
    April 21, 2022

    If you’re a working parent, if you can find childcare, it’s likely one of your largest weekly expenses. Investments made in the new New York…

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  • NYS budget boosts local child care funding
    NYS budget boosts local child care funding
    April 21, 2022

    More child care funding is coming to help some 3,500 Monroe County kids.

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  • Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities Need More Support from NY State, Advocates Say
    Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities Need More Support from NY State, Advocates Say
    April 14, 2022

    Parents and advocates say the recently adopted New York state budget does not deliver on early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities.

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  • $7 Billion Laid Out for Child Care Funds in State Budget: ‘This is Historic’
    $7 Billion Laid Out for Child Care Funds in State Budget: ‘This is Historic’
    April 14, 2022

    Lawmakers, are coming to an agreement on a significant investment for child care. Here in Monroe County, advocates say this could affect over fifty percent…

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  • Monroe County Parent Poll: Child care affordability, pandemic-related school disruptions, and mental health concerns
    Monroe County Parent Poll: Child care affordability, pandemic-related school disruptions, and mental health concerns
    April 4, 2022

    Rochester non-profit The Children’s Agenda recently released the results of a poll that surveyed 400 Monroe County parents about issues their children and families have…

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  • Monroe County Families Continue to Struggle from Effects of COVID
    Monroe County Families Continue to Struggle from Effects of COVID
    March 14, 2022

    The Children's Agenda conducted a first-of-its-kind poll of Monroe County parents. The responses from 400 parents countywide identified issues their children and families are facing…

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  • Poll Outlines Concerns for Monroe County Parents
    Poll Outlines Concerns for Monroe County Parents
    March 14, 2022

    A county-wide poll is revealing many parents are facing a series of similar struggles.

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  • New Poll Shows Monroe County Families are in Crisis
    New Poll Shows Monroe County Families are in Crisis
    March 14, 2022

    Monroe County families are in crisis, according to a recent poll conducted by The Children’s Agenda.

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  • Children’s Agenda Survey Highlights Struggles Parents Face in Monroe County
    Children’s Agenda Survey Highlights Struggles Parents Face in Monroe County
    March 14, 2022

    The Children’s Agenda says mental health is a top concern for parents in Monroe County. The organization released findings from a survey.

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  • Children’s Agenda Countywide Poll Reveals Parents and Families in Crisis
    Children’s Agenda Countywide Poll Reveals Parents and Families in Crisis
    March 14, 2022

    Hundreds of Monroe County parents participated in a first-of-its-kind poll conducted by The Children's Agenda.

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  • Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 10 – Tina Carney, Parent Advocate and Early Intervention Services in New York State
    Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 10 – Tina Carney, Parent Advocate and Early Intervention Services in New York State
    February 15, 2022

    Tina Carney is this week’s Raising Rochester guest. Tina is a committed parent advocate in Rochester and Monroe County. Tina shares her personal experience as…

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  • Bello Announces Enhancements to the County’s Child Care Subsidy Program
    Bello Announces Enhancements to the County’s Child Care Subsidy Program
    February 3, 2022

    Monroe County Executive Adam Bello today announced additional enhancements to the county’s child care subsidy program that will make care more accessible and affordable for…

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  • Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 9 – Stevie Vargas and the state of child care in New York State
    Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 9 – Stevie Vargas and the state of child care in New York State
    February 2, 2022

    Stevie Vargas joins Raising Rochester for our first episode of 2022. Stevie is Upstate Campaign Coordinator for the Alliance for Quality Education, and works to…

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  • Monroe County looking to help residents pay for child care
    Monroe County looking to help residents pay for child care
    February 1, 2022

    For the nearly 2,500 families in Monroe County that receive some form of childcare assistance, we have some good news for you.

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  • $500 Million Child Care Assistance Remains Unclaim, Here’s How To Apply
    $500 Million Child Care Assistance Remains Unclaim, Here’s How To Apply
    January 28, 2022

    A recent report by The Children’s Agenda searched for several pieces of criteria, such as applications for subsidies and income eligibility criteria, and found out that…

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  • There’s a lot of unspent money out there for child care assistance. Why aren’t NY families able to access it?
    There’s a lot of unspent money out there for child care assistance. Why aren’t NY families able to access it?
    January 25, 2022

    The coronavirus pandemic has exposed a dire shortage of child care providers and child care funding for families. It led to an unprecendented amount of…

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  • Connections: Discussing barriers to information about child care assistance in New York State
    Connections: Discussing barriers to information about child care assistance in New York State
    January 20, 2022

    During Tuesday’s state budget address, Governor Kathy Hochul outlined funding for child care. Some local representatives say it’s not enough. Meanwhile, the Children’s Agenda recently…

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  • Capitol Pressroom – Parents largely in the dark about child care assistance
    Capitol Pressroom – Parents largely in the dark about child care assistance
    January 12, 2022

    Parents looking to access child care assistance information in New York can face an uphill battle if they’re hoping to find answers on the internet.

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  • NY Gov. Hochul signs bill for $40M Early Intervention fund but sidesteps formula change
    NY Gov. Hochul signs bill for $40M Early Intervention fund but sidesteps formula change
    January 5, 2022

    New York Gov. Kathy Hochul last week signed legislation to increase funding for Early Intervention services for young children with developmental delays and also pledged…

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  • Hochul signs special education bills into law; $240M in state funding to private schools
    Hochul signs special education bills into law; $240M in state funding to private schools
    December 31, 2021

    Some students with disabilities may see a boost in support this coming year as Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a package of bills into law on…

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  • Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 8 – Brigit Hurley on the Proposed 2022 Monroe County Budget
    Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 8 – Brigit Hurley on the Proposed 2022 Monroe County Budget
    December 7, 2021

    Brigit Hurley joins Raising Rochester this week to discuss the proposed 2022 Monroe County budget. Brigit is The Children’s Agenda’s Senior Director of Advocacy and…

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  • Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 7 – Katie Albitz on Build Back Better
    Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 7 – Katie Albitz on Build Back Better
    November 30, 2021

    Katie Albitz joins Raising Rochester this week as our podcast’s first out-of-town guest to analyze the child care components of the proposed federal Build Back…

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  • Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 6 – Kristen Rogers on Operating a Family Child Care Program
    Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 6 – Kristen Rogers on Operating a Family Child Care Program
    November 2, 2021

    Kristen Rogers joins the show this week to reflect on her experiences as a family child care provider. She shares her motivation for opening her…

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  • Bello proposes new agenda to boost early intervention resources across NY
    Bello proposes new agenda to boost early intervention resources across NY
    September 25, 2021

    Monroe County Executive Adam Bello called for new legislation that would increase early intervention resources in New York for children and students during an address…

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  • Monroe County Executive Bello calls on Gov. Hochul to expand coverage for early intervention support
    Monroe County Executive Bello calls on Gov. Hochul to expand coverage for early intervention support
    September 25, 2021

    Monroe County Executive Adam Bello is calling for New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to make sure kids in New York with special needs can get…

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  • Connections: Discussing the staffing crisis in the child care industry
    Connections: Discussing the staffing crisis in the child care industry
    September 22, 2021

    The child-care industry is down more than 126,000 workers. That's according to the Washington Post. Staff members are leaving the industry for higher-paying jobs and…

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  • Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 1 – Kim Dooher on Special Needs Parenting and Early Intervention Advocacy
    Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 1 – Kim Dooher on Special Needs Parenting and Early Intervention Advocacy
    August 24, 2021

    The first episode of Raising Rochester is a conversation with Kim Dooher. Kim is a parent of four, including Vivian, a remarkable 5 year old…

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  • July 2021 Federal Update #2 from The Partnership for America’s Children
    July 2021 Federal Update #2 from The Partnership for America’s Children
    July 27, 2021

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  • Capitol Pressroom – Lawmakers hope to shift more early intervention costs to insurers
    Capitol Pressroom – Lawmakers hope to shift more early intervention costs to insurers
    July 21, 2021

    Early intervention services are required for young children with developmental disabilities and delays, but the federal government doesn’t mandate who pays the bill, so in…

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  • NY bill would force insurers to pay more to help kids who need Early Intervention
    NY bill would force insurers to pay more to help kids who need Early Intervention
    July 14, 2021

    The major problem, advocates say, is that the state sets reimbursement rates for Early Intervention services in each county and hasn't raised them since at least 2011. Some rates…

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  • Capitol Pressroom – Expanded child care benefits enter precarious pandemic transition
    Capitol Pressroom – Expanded child care benefits enter precarious pandemic transition
    June 25, 2021

    The lapsing of the state’s disaster declaration will likely have immediate ramifications for the child care industry, with The Children’s Agenda Director of Policy Pete…

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  • Lawmakers, advocates urge Cuomo to sign Child Poverty Reduction Act
    Lawmakers, advocates urge Cuomo to sign Child Poverty Reduction Act
    June 18, 2021

    The Childhood Poverty Reduction Act passed overwhelmingly during the state legislative session that wrapped up this week. Now, local leaders are urging Gov. Andrew Cuomo…

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  • Child care centers closed as New York spent relief funds slowly
    Child care centers closed as New York spent relief funds slowly
    June 9, 2021

    Many children stayed at home during to the pandemic, leaving child care centers empty and suffering financially. At the same time, essential workers badly needed…

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  • May 2021 Federal Update from The Partnership for America’s Children
    May 2021 Federal Update from The Partnership for America’s Children
    May 6, 2021

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  • April 2021 Federal Update from The Partnership for America’s Children
    April 2021 Federal Update from The Partnership for America’s Children
    April 19, 2021

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  • September 25th 2020 Federal Update from The Partnership for America’s Children
    September 25th 2020 Federal Update from The Partnership for America’s Children
    September 25, 2020

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  • Essay: School reopening plans must meet safety, needs of students
    Essay: School reopening plans must meet safety, needs of students
    August 28, 2020

    Equity means ensuring additional supports for the students falling the farthest behind. One positive trend in reopening plans has been the prioritization of young children,…

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  • Childcare advocates rally for CARES Act funds to be given to providers
    Childcare advocates rally for CARES Act funds to be given to providers
    August 27, 2020

    Childcare advocates rallied Thursday, calling on the state to release funding from the federal CARES Act to providers across New York.

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  • August 2020 Federal Update from The Partnership for America’s Children
    August 2020 Federal Update from The Partnership for America’s Children
    August 5, 2020

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  • June 2020 Federal Update from The Partnership for America’s Children
    June 2020 Federal Update from The Partnership for America’s Children
    June 30, 2020

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  • In New York, Hundreds of 3-Year-Olds With Disabilities Are on the Brink of Losing Services
    In New York, Hundreds of 3-Year-Olds With Disabilities Are on the Brink of Losing Services
    June 26, 2020

    Hundreds of New York toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities may lose access to in-home speech, behavioral, occupational and other therapies next week – because the coronavirus…

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  • Because of COVID-19, 3-year-olds may lose services next week without state action
    Because of COVID-19, 3-year-olds may lose services next week without state action
    June 23, 2020

    An unspecified number of New York 3-year-olds with developmental delays and disabilities may lose their state-provided services next week if the state does not extend…

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  • May 2020 Federal Update from The Partnership for America’s Children
    May 2020 Federal Update from The Partnership for America’s Children
    May 27, 2020

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