Child care funding to expand programs at college campuses

New York is about to spend greater than $15 million to expand baby care programs at campuses of the State University of New York and City University of New York so as to present extra choices to school, workers and college students. 

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s workplace introduced this week that SUNY is about to obtain $10.8 million meant to expand baby care program entry. CUNY will obtain an extra $4.8 million. 

“Expanding high-quality, affordable child care options is an essential piece of creating a more equitable and accessible higher education system for New Yorkers,” Hochul stated. “My administration remains committed to ensuring all parents have access to quality child care, and this funding is a critical step toward ensuring parents have the support they need to pursue a quality education and build a better future for themselves and their families.”

The cash is a part of a broader effort to expand baby care programming and get rid of so-called “deserts” to guarantee entry to public larger schooling. 

Some state universities and college campuses have 80% of scholars who’ve reported having hassle assembly baby care wants.

On-site programming is about to expand with $7.6 million in funding at campuses that reported the very best want: Alfred State, SUNY Canton, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Jamestown Community College, SUNY Old Westbury and SUNY Sullivan. 

The City University of New York, in the meantime, will use the cash to expand companies on campuses that wouldn’t have baby care facilities. That consists of $1.2 million for a brand new baby care heart at Queensborough Community College. 

“The second phase of this initiative addresses our remaining ‘child care deserts’ and provides much-needed relief to those college families who have told us they have trouble finding care,” stated Interim SUNY Chancellor Deborah Stanley. “New York State is making a significant investment in SUNY and our students, and it is our hope that more parents join our campuses and focus on earning their college degree.”