Provider Wellness FAQ
The UFT has compiled the following questions and answers to assist family child care providers with details on our unique Provider Wellness program.
Provider Wellness
The UFT’s new Provider Wellness program delivers outstanding dental, vision, mental health and wellness benefits — at no additional cost to members.
Provider Appreciation Awards Ceremony 2022
More than 230 people gathered in Shanker Hall at UFT headquarters on May 13 for the 9th annual Family Child Care Providers Chapter's Provider Appreciation Awards Ceremony. The event honored outstanding members of the chapter and offered the chance...
Provider Appreciation Awards Ceremony 2022
Outstanding members of the UFT Family Child Care Providers Chapter were celebrated before 232 of their colleagues, family members and friends at the ninth annual Provider Appreciation Awards Ceremony on Friday, May 13, in Shanker Hall.
Theresa Aponte, family child care provider
Theresa Aponte is a family child care provider in East New York, Brooklyn, and a “second mother” to children who attend her in-home day care center while their parents work.
School Reopening 2020
With social distancing guidelines and aggressive health and safety measures in effect, New York City public schools welcomed back thousands of students during a phased reopening.
$65 million in federal CARES Act funding will support child care programs reopening
I have some exciting news to share with you about how the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act will support your child care program as the state reopens.
Apply by July 15 for a state grant to support your child care program's reopening
I want to let you know about the New York Forward Child Care Expansion Incentive Program, a grant program created just for New York child care providers through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act.
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...
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...