Do you have a story to share with the Governor?

As you know, S.5743(Grisanti)/A.3498A (Peoples-Stokes), the 60 day notification bill, passed both houses of the legislature. If signed into law by the Governor, this law will give parents and providers time to prepare for an increase in co-pay for child care assistance or an altogether a loss of subsidy.

The legislation requires local social service districts to notify the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) at least 60 days before the effective date of a planned reduction in eligibility or increase in co-payments for child care assistance. OCFS will in turn notify key community organizations, including CCR&Rs, as well as providers.

Currently, affected families only receive 10 days notice to adapt to a change in subsidy assistance. Such a short notification period often forces parents to quit their jobs or place their children in questionable care until a better solution can be found. Do you have examples from local child care providers and parents that illustrate the need for this legislation? Please forward these stories (1-2 paragraphs) for use by the Winning Beginning NY Subsidy Committee by July 17^th in asking the Governor to sign this legislation into law.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Best,

Jessica

Jessica Klos Shapiro

Senior Policy Associate

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