A rally organized by NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and local officials gathered parents and children, emphasizing the importance of maintaining funding for child care amidst budget cuts. Advocates are highlighting the necessity of free child care options for 3,500 infants and toddlers, stressing the program's vital role for families, especially as the workday continues beyond school hours. The event took place right after school dismissal, signifying the ongoing challenges parents face. Officials are urging for commitments to be kept in the final budget discussions.
In the final budget, we're fighting to win free, non-means-tested child care for 3,500 infants and toddlers.
Now is not the time to cut a program that has become a lifeline to thousands of families in the city.
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