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Lawmakers call on Hochul to increase rate of funding for early intervention servicesState lawmakers announced a renewed commitment to boosting Early Intervention programming for children.
Read More »- Lawmakers call on Hochul to boost pay for Early Intervention providers
A coalition of state legislators is calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to raise reimbursement rates for the therapists and teachers providing services to children with…
Read More » - Assemblymember Josh Jensen on the New York State budget
We sit down with Assemblymember Josh Jensen to discuss New York’s 2023-2024 budget.
Read More » - Assemblymember Jen Lunsford on the New York State budget
We sit down with Assemblymember Jen Lunsford to discuss New York’s 2023-2024 budget.
Read More » - Childrens advocates call for reimbursement rate hike for Early Intervention services
Some lawmakers say the state of New York is failing young children, especially when it comes to vital early childhood intervention services.
Read More » - Coalition calls for Early Intervention services funding in New York state
The Children’s Agenda reports only about half of the children who qualify for Early Intervention are receiving services in a timely manner.
Read More » - Tens of thousands of NY young children with developmental delays are not getting critical services
New York children with developmental delays are waiting longer than legally mandated time lines for services.
Read More » - Local advocates push NYS lawmakers to boost funding for early intervention services
Local parents and care providers delivered a collective call in Albany to further help infants and toddlers with developmental disabilities.
Read More » - Families waiting upwards of 12-months for early intervention services
These are federally mandated supports, where children have a right to get access to these services within 30-days, however families are having to wait upwards…
Read More » - Coalition calls on Hochul to boost Early Intervention provider pay
Monroe County leaders and children’s advocates are calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to increase reimbursement rates for therapists and teachers working with children with development…
Read More » - Hochul called upon to increase funding for early childhood intervention services
There is a call to the Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature to increase funding for early intervention efforts that could help…
Read More » - Assemblyman, local families call for more funding for early intervention providers
The Children's Agenda is pleading for the governor and state lawmakers to confront the shortage of service providers in the early intervention program for infants and…
Read More » - 94 groups pen letter to NY Gov. calling for increase in early intervention funding
Nearly 100 organizations across New York are calling for a boost in funding for early intervention providers due to a backlog of requests for services…
Read More » - Local advocates push for more early intervention funding
State regulators require that Early Intervention services begin within 30 days of a plan being established, but there just aren’t enough providers to keep up…
Read More » - An update on the state of early intervention services in Monroe County
The Children’s Agenda is calling for an end to school suspensions for students Pre-K to Grade 3. 84% of Monroe County parents support solutions not…
Read More » - Raising Rochester Podcast – S2:E1 – Amanda Wilbert and Stacia Paganelli, Step By Step Pediatric Therapy Services
Amanda Wilbert and Stacia Paganelli from Step by Step Pediatric Therapy Services join this week’s episode of Raising Rochester to discuss Monroe County’s shortage of…
Read More » - Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 18 – Rachel Bonsignore on Liftoff Western NY
Rachel Bonsignore is this week’s guest on the Raising Rochester podcast. Rachel is the Executive Director of Liftoff Western NY, an initiative to ensure all…
Read More » - Shortage of early intervention services in Monroe County a concern for hundreds of parents
Close to 300 children are now waiting for early intervention services: help with things like speech and motor skills.
Read More » - April 2022 E-News
Budgets are value statements. We cannot reduce them to only dollars and cents or spreadsheets and graphs. They require choices and when we choose…
Read More » - Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities Need More Support from NY State, Advocates Say
Parents and advocates say the recently adopted New York state budget does not deliver on early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities.
Read More » - March 2022 E-News
March 2022 Listening to Parents This month The Children’s Agenda released findings from our first-of-its kind poll of Monroe County parents. The poll is…
Read More » - Parent Corner
This month Kelly M. is being spotlighted for her strong will and dedication to advocacy. Kelly has two children who have received Early Intervention (EI)…
Read More » - Monroe County Families Continue to Struggle from Effects of COVID
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…
Read More » - Poll Outlines Concerns for Monroe County Parents
A county-wide poll is revealing many parents are facing a series of similar struggles.
Read More » - New Poll Shows Monroe County Families are in Crisis
Monroe County families are in crisis, according to a recent poll conducted by The Children’s Agenda.
Read More » - Children’s Agenda Survey Highlights Struggles Parents Face in Monroe County
The Children’s Agenda says mental health is a top concern for parents in Monroe County. The organization released findings from a survey.
Read More » - Children’s Agenda Countywide Poll Reveals Parents and Families in Crisis
Hundreds of Monroe County parents participated in a first-of-its-kind poll conducted by The Children's Agenda.
Read More » - February 2022 E-News
Preview – Valuing ALL of Our Children … And Much More in the February Edition of TCA’s E-News February 2022 Valuing ALL of Our Children…
Read More » - Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 10 – Tina Carney, Parent Advocate and Early Intervention Services in New York State
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…
Read More » - January 2022 E-News
January 2022 Bold Action for Children New York children had many policy wins last year. So what’s next? A lot! In 2022, The Children’s Agenda,…
Read More » - NY Gov. Hochul signs bill for $40M Early Intervention fund but sidesteps formula change
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…
Read More » - Hochul signs special education bills into law; $240M in state funding to private schools
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…
Read More » - December 2021 E-News
Preview – Our Wish List … And Much More in the December Edition of TCA’s E-News December 2021 2022 Wish List from The Children’s Agenda…
Read More » - November 2021 E-News
Preview – Building Back for Kids … And Much More in the November Edition of TCA’s E-News November 2021 Building Back for Children On November…
Read More » - October 2021 E-News
Preview – Focusing on Children’s Mental Health … And Much More in the October Edition of TCA’s E-News October 2021 State of Emergency for America’s…
Read More » - Bello proposes new agenda to boost early intervention resources across NY
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…
Read More » - Monroe County Executive Bello calls on Gov. Hochul to expand coverage for early intervention support
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…
Read More » - September 2021 E-News
Preview – Early Intervention Month Continues … And Much More in the September Edition of TCA’s E-News September 2021 Early Intervention (EI) Month Continues A…
Read More » - September 2021 KCW Newsletter
Monroe County has dedicated September as Early Intervention (EI) Awareness Month.
Read More » - August 2021 E-News
Preview – September is Early Intervention Month … And Much More in the August Edition of TCA’s E-News August 2021 Coming in September – Early…
Read More » - Coming in September – Early Intervention (EI) Month
Monroe County has dedicated September as Early Intervention (EI) Awareness Month. The County will be collaborating with community organizations, providers, and parents to plan a…
Read More » - Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 1 – Kim Dooher on Special Needs Parenting and Early Intervention Advocacy
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…
Read More » - July 2021 E-News
Preview – Tapping National Networks to Amplify Local Parent Power … And Much More in the July Edition of TCA’s E-News July 2021 Tapping National…
Read More » - Capitol Pressroom – Lawmakers hope to shift more early intervention costs to insurers
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…
Read More » - NY bill would force insurers to pay more to help kids who need Early Intervention
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…
Read More » - June 2021 E-News
Preview – June 2021 E-News June 2021 Progress for Kids at State Level Thanks to you, 6,000 members of our online Advocacy Network, and coalitions…
Read More » - June State Legislative Summary
Together, we made progress for kids in the state legislature! Four bills we prioritized and advocated for via visits with legislators and their staff, sharing…
Read More » - March 2021 E-News
Preview – The American Rescue Plan and Children … And Much More in the March Edition of TCA’s E-News March 2021 What The American Rescue…
Read More » - State Budget Advocacy Takes Center Stage
The New York State budget process has reached the final negotiation stage, with the April 1st deadline fast approaching.
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