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Empire State Campaign for Child Care
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Working together to achieve universal child care that works for every child, family, and child care educator in New York State. https://empirestatechildcare.org/
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We are so proud to share our latest video that highlights the work of early childhood educators in New York State, and the need for just compensation. Check it out, and join us in the fight!
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Support the Child Care Workforce: Raise Your Voice for Fair Compensation
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Halloween candy is great. Universal child care is better.
As of November 1st, thousands of Head Start locations are at risk of closing. In NY, over 1600 slots and almost 700 staff are impacted. Children, families, and educators are bearing the brunt of cruel policies.
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Map: State-by-State Impact of the Government Shutdown on Head Start
Use this map to see how your state is impacted.
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High-quality care is one of the smartest investments a government can make. An op-ed from Schuyler Center Board Member Elizabeth Palley appeared in @newsday.bsky.social
this week, urging New York to implement universal child care.
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Read more: scaany.org/wp-content/u...
ESCCC leader Elizabeth Palley has an op ed in today's @newsday.bsky.social about the urgent need for universal child care in NY. We can't afford to wait- the time is now.
New Mexico is leading the nation on the path to universal child care. It's time for New York to join them. Read our campaign's statement here:
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Find your advocacy style, take action, and join us in calling for fair pay for child care workers. 🎥 Watch the video:
youtu.be/bm4wipSBCkw
📷 Take the quiz & join the campaign:
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On this #LaborDay, we at the Empire State Campaign for Child Care renew our commitment to delivering a child care system in New York that serves all families and a thriving wage for the child care workforce. It's what we deserve, and we won't stop fighting until it's done.
Great op-ed from ESCCC member Gabrielle in Buffalo News about the need to fairly compensate the child care workforce!
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Reposted by Empire State Campaign for Child Care
Child care workers deserve wages that allow them to care for their own families, too.

🎥 Watch the video: youtu.be/bm4wipSBCkw

✍️ Share the video and sign the petition: empirestatechildcare.org/sign-the-wor...

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We are so proud to share our latest video that highlights the work of early childhood educators in New York State, and the need for just compensation. Check it out, and join us in the fight!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bm4w...
Support the Child Care Workforce: Raise Your Voice for Fair Compensation
YouTube video by EMPIRE STATE CAMPAIGN FOR CHILD CARE
www.youtube.com
Today is the 60th anniversary of Medicaid. About 25% of the child care workforce nationwide receives healthcare from Medicaid. ESCCC stands with Medicaid and all who benefit from it.
#Medicaid turns 60 today! People across our great state rely on Medicaid for their health and wellbeing. Read more on the importance of public health insurance coverage as we celebrate this anniversary! medicaidmattersny.org/medicaid-tur... #Medicaidat60 #MedicaidMatters