North Star Coalition

Did you know: 85% of brain development occurs before children start kindergarten? That’s part of why access to Early Intervention (EI) services is so crucial for families.

EI provides evaluations & services to children under age 3 with developmental delays & disabilities. This can include speech therapy, physical therapy, & more.

Approx. 150,000 NY children ages 0 – 5 years are eligible for EI & Preschool Special Education because of identified developmental delays or disabilities.

But low reimbursement rates helped cause New York to lose 15% of its EI providers between 2019 and 2021.

We need to get EI services back on-track because to receive the care & support they need to succeed. Urge Gov. Hochul to take action here: bit.ly/CCC-EI



The Children's Agenda Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy Liftoff WNY Children's Defense Fund Advocates for Children of New York

We are excited about this legislation and the possibility it brings to our community.

Democrats Outsmart Mitch McConnell With Surprise Reconciliation Deal The Kentucky Republican said the Senate wouldn't pass a computer chip bill if Democrats pursued budget reconciliation, but it did and they are.

As the Rochester-Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative celebrates Le***an, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Q***r, and Intersex (LGBTQI+) Pride Month, we renew our vow to fight for equality for all members of our community.

We know that people who identify as le***an, gay, bisexual, or transgender have higher rates of poverty compared to cisgender (cis) heterosexual people, and those rates are even higher for women and people of color. As a community, we must ALL work toward economic and societal equality to ensure that all individuals and families have the same opportunity for upward mobility.

Challenges in child care High costs, a declining industry and pandemic-driven losses at providers make it tough for many Monroe County residents to find services they can access and afford.

Do you want to be a part of the inclusive recovery that Rochester deserves? Sign our pledge!

https://www.northstarroc.com/pledge

We're so happy that Governor Kathy Hochul is prioritizing environmental preservation.

This month and every month we seek equality and celebrate our LGBT+ community.

https://buff.ly/3MqdDnn

More budget updates to celebrate from Governor Kathy Hochul!

If your organization is submitting a Request for Proposal to help rejuvenate the local economy, we’d love to help you make data-driven decisions to develop a high-impact project.

Contact [email protected] for more.

Urban Institute
The Brookings Institution

Thank you, Governor Kathy Hochul for making room in the New York budget to help renters.