by Alexandra Whitbeck | Apr 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
During the most recent visit to Sullivan County, NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Commissioner Dr. Harris-Madden spoke on Governor Hochul’s childcare wins in the 2027 budget. Left to right Orange & Sullivan Chapter Rep. Talkini “Tally” Alves, OCFS...
by Alexandra Whitbeck | Apr 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
*Por favor, consulte a continuación la traducción al español* The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) announced last month that no child care program can use or have any infant walker on the premises, effective March 12, 2026. A new...
by Alexandra Whitbeck | Mar 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
Mark your calendars for the 2026 CSEA/VOICE Statewide Conference! Join us in Syracuse, NY from Thursday, August 13 to Sunday, August 16 for training sessions, educational tools, and coming together with other educators. Registration opens May 2026 Stay tuned...
by Alexandra Whitbeck | Mar 24, 2026 | Featured, News, Post, Uncategorized
Childcare educators and CSEA/VOICE members Keishya Coltrain and Richard Morris visited Washington D.C. alongside AFSCME to advocate for fellow educators and the children and families they serve on a national level. Coltrain and Morris break down the vital role...
by Alexandra Whitbeck | Mar 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
We are excited to announce the 2026 CSEA/VOICE Statewide Conference will be held in Syracuse from August 13th to 16th, 2026 Join us for three days of trainings and support at our annual Statewide Conference. Registration will open in May 2026. *Please note there will...
by Alexandra Whitbeck | Mar 3, 2026 | News, Uncategorized
CSEA/VOICE is speaking out forcefully against the administration’s announced intention to withhold $10 billion in federal aid to five Democratic-led states – including New York. If this unlawful funding freeze moves forward, the consequences would be...
