Lawmakers call on Hochul to close Erie County child care funding gap

Lawmakers call on Hochul to close Erie County child care funding gap

Lawmakers urged Governor Hochul to address a funding gap in Erie County’s Child Care Assistance Program, warning of a $23.1 million deficit. In a letter to the governor’s office, the group highlighted the potential impact on struggling families and local child care providers if the shortfall is not closed. They called for immediate action to ensure continued access to child care services and stabilize the local early education system.