Overview
Child care is a critical support for families with young children, employers, and New York State’s economy. The State made substantial investments in the child care system in the past few years, but this progress is threatened by significant issues related to cost and capacity. To address these challenges and ensure families have access to the care they need, policymakers must make critical investments in the 26-27 NYS Budget to bolster the child care workforce and stabilize the Child Care Assistance Program.
The Children’s Agenda has produced fact sheets for every county in New York to highlight how each county is faring in:
- High costs for families
- Child care capacity gaps
- Workforce shortage
- Impacts of government funding