Dear Jessica,

Are you ready for election day? It's the final countdown and tomorrow is the last day to make your voice heard! Voting is an important tool to impact the child care issues that affect us most; like raising livable wages for providers, and expanding access for families. We must take this opportunity to support candidates who value our lives, our profession and our communities.

To help you and the families you serve prepare to vote, we’ve created a checklist that you can find on our Voter Resource Page. Feel free to reach out to an AOK staff member with any questions or needs that may arise. We are here to support you in every way that we can and we hope you join us on this critical day of action as a family child care voter.

Standing with you in solidarity,

The All Our Kin Team

Upcoming Offerings

Save the Date

Public Speaking Workshop

Our upcoming Public Speaking Workshop will take place on November 21 at 6:30 p.m. as part of our Educator Leadership series. This virtual event will be open to all CT and NY-based educators. More details to come!

AOK Bridgeworks

In the spirit of the holiday season, the New York team would like to invite you and your staff to our next virtual Bridgeworks meeting on Wednesday, November 16 at 6:30 p.m. There will be fun and engaging activities for all to enjoy!

Grant Opportunities

Now Available

New OCFS "Retroactive Absence" Grant

Family child care providers are eligible to apply for a new grant of up to $960. New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) will issue one-time payments to licensed providers that served at least one child receiving subsidy for care between April 1, 2020 and November 30, 2021. Make sure to check your inbox — applications were emailed by the OCFS to your email address on file in late October.

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Final Weeks

Apply for Stabilization Grant 2.0!

Over $200 million is still available for eligible child care providers! Don't miss the chance to apply for the OCFS Stabilization Grant 2.0 by Wednesday, November 30.

APPLY NOW

Make Your Voice Heard

One Day Left!

Finalize Your Plan for Election Day

Tomorrow is election day. By voting, we have the opportunity to support candidates who value our lives, our families, our profession and our communities.

To help you and the families you serve prepare to vote, visit our Voter Resource Page for an election day checklist.

PLAN FOR THE POLLS

Contact:

New York: newyork@allourkin.org; 917-933-3282