Westchester, Explained 23: Helping Westchester Families Afford Child Care

As an extension of our weekly "This Week in Westchester - The Podcast" we welcome you to Westchester, Explained. In this special long-form series we take you deeper into the headlines, decisions and policies shaping Westchester County and their impact on your family, your neighborhood and your future. Here we slow it down, dig in and bring in the people doing the work, and we explain not just what the County is doing, but why it matters.Because government should be clear. This is your County. And this is Westchester, Explained. In this episode, we explore how Westchester County is helping working families access safe, affordable child care through programs that make it easier to balance work, school and family life. We sit down with Westchester County Director of Operations Emily Saltzman to discuss the County's Child Care Assistance Program, the Westchester Works Scholarship Program and other initiatives that are expanding access to quality child care while supporting parents and strengthening the local workforce. We also examine why affordable child care is more than a family issue -- it's an economic issue that impacts employers, communities and the future of Westchester County. Join us as we take a closer look at the resources available to families, the County's commitment to investing in children and working parents, and why it matters to Westchester residents.---Do you have feedback or a suggestion for a future podcast topic? Please let us know by emailing [email protected] and include Podcast in the subject line.For the latest news & updates visit the Westchester County Newsroom or follow us on social:  Instagram  |  Facebook  |  X (Twitter)  |  LinkedIn  |  YouTube