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New York Forward Loan Fund information and updated OCFS guidance for child care providers
I want to share some information with you about the New York Forward Loan Fund, which could help support your child care business. In addition, the state Office of Children and Family Services held a conference call with stakeholders on May 19 to...
How to vote in the June 23 primary election
To make sure New Yorkers stay safe during the upcoming June 23 primary while encouraging participation, Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently ordered changes to the voting process. To check the spread of the coronavirus, all registered voters may apply for an...
Use these resources to support your child care program
I want to update you about the support available to your child care program through the extension of waivers and the CARES materials grant. Read good news regarding your subsidy payments and apply for the CARES grant to get materials and supplies for...
Coronavirus testing information for child care providers
I wanted to share with you this COVID-19 testing information from the state Department of Health. Essential workers, including child care providers, who do not have access to testing may call the New York State COVID-19 Hotline at 1-888-364-3065 or...
Mulgrew reacts to Gov. Cuomo's plan to "reimagine" schools
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to Gov. Cuomo's calling on the Gates Foundation to bring together "experts" and provide "expert" advice as needed as New York State works out how to re-open school buildings and "re-imagine...
2.5% raises take effect May 14
The salaries of UFT-represented city Department of Education employees will increase by 2.5% effective May 14, 2020.
UFT responds to Cuomo's decision on school closings
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to the governor's decision that school buildings in New York State will remain closed for the rest of the school year.
Gov. Cuomo announces $30 million in CARES act funds for child care providers
Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently announced that $30 million in federal funds will pay for supplies for child care providers as well as for the child care fees for eligible essential workers. The state will use funds authorized through the recently passed...
Guidance for child care providers about how to get paid during the COVID-19 pandemic
I am sure many of you have questions and concerns about how you will be paid during the COVID-19 pandemic. I wanted to share important guidance with you from the Administration for Children's Services. This guidance applies to providers who supply...
UFT launches radio ad
The UFT launched a radio ad campaign on April 30, 2020, to raise awareness that school buildings should not re-open unless there are aggressive testing protocols and procedures in place to ensure the safety and the health of students, educators...