A proposed $30 million five-year fund would target New York neighborhoods with the most Child Protective Services calls.
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November 9, 2026
Insurance Costs Threaten New York Foster CareA nonprofit coalition warns that rising liability premiums could push New York's foster system toward the collapse California experienced.
November 7, 2026
AG James Vows Continued Legal Fight With TrumpNew York's attorney general, re-elected this week, pledged to keep suing the Trump administration as Governor Hochul pushes universal child care.
November 7, 2026
Hochul Leaves Door Open to Tax Hike for Child CareNew York's governor said a tax increase could fund universal child care, despite earlier pledges not to raise taxes.
October 29, 2026
New York Updates Child Welfare Reporting RulesState officials aim to reduce retaliatory child abuse reports with a new caller identification mandate.
October 16, 2026
New York Court Annuls Telehealth Rate CutsAn Albany judge struck down state-mandated reimbursement reductions for early intervention service providers.
October 5, 2026
New York Counties Expanded Child Care AssistanceTwenty-six counties have cleared waitlists for subsidized child care under a state-funded program expansion.
October 2, 2026
New York Mothers Faced Mental Healthcare BarriersA new survey found that 40% of mothers in New York struggle to access mental health services for themselves or children.
September 29, 2026
New York Lawmakers Funded Early Intervention StudyState assemblymembers secured $250,000 for an analysis of therapeutic services for young children.
September 28, 2026
New York Launched Child Care Cost-Share PilotThe state initiative shares infant care expenses between the government, employers, and participating families.
