Suffolk Reporter

Assemblyman Keith P. Brown, representing R,C-Northport, has expressed his support for a proposal aimed at improving New York state's child care system. Brown, along with his Assembly Minority Conference colleagues, including Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay and others, presented a comprehensive plan to address the challenges faced by families in accessing affordable child care services in the state.

Brown highlighted the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the cost of living and inflation, leading to a scarcity of affordable child care programs and a shortage of child care providers. He emphasized the concerning correlation between these trends and increased child poverty rates in New York, deeming the situation unacceptable.

In his statement, Brown advocated for a $1 billion investment in the state's child care system to alleviate financial burdens on struggling families and ensure that children receive quality early childhood education statewide. He emphasized the importance of making child care accessible and affordable for all families, stating that no family or mother should face the dilemma of giving up child care due to financial constraints.

The proposed initiative aims to address the pressing need for improvements in New York's child care system, with the ultimate goal of supporting families and providing children with the necessary care and education they deserve.