Hi John,

The budget process is stalled. Since yesterday, we have no further updates on where things stand for child care — but we know that we can’t rest until it’s done. Help us keep up the pressure on our State leaders to do right by child care in the final budget by donating today.

Over the past few weeks, our collective actions have generated tens of thousands of emails, texts and phone calls to New York's elected officials. And what we’re doing is working: From the beginning of January to today, together we have turned child care into one of the top priorities, for the first time, in New York’s state budget negotiations. Your support today will help us to continue raising our voices until the budget is done, and beyond.

Child care truly is an issue that impacts everyone. We’re fighting for children, for parents and caregivers, and for child care educators. But we’re also fighting for equity, for a better economy and for a better future for all New Yorkers.

Help AQE continue to hold New York State’s leaders accountable to New York's children, families and child care educators by supporting our work and giving today.

In solidarity,

Jasmine Gripper