New York State Birth Through Five (NYSB5) Preschool Development Grant Needs Assessment Update Report (2020)

Authors

Center for Human Services Research, University at Albany

Document Type

Report

Publication Date

12-2020

Abstract

In 2019, the New York State Council on Children and Families (CCF) in partnership with the Center for Human Services Research (CHSR) at the University at Albany, State University of New York conducted a comprehensive needs assessment of the state’s early childhood care and education system (ECCE). As noted in the 2019 NEW YORK STATE BIRTH THROUGH FIVE (NYSB5) PRESCHOOL DEVELOPMENT GRANT NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORT, the State’s expanded investment in ECCE infrastructure reflects a strong commitment to supporting young children and families. Findings related to system building, data and workforce development, access to quality programs and vulnerable populations influenced the creation and implementation of innovative initiatives to support families. See https://www.ccf.ny.gov/files/4915/7773/1159/nysb5_na_report.pdf.

In March 2020, the lives of New Yorkers were upended by the rapid onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York, especially in and around New York City, and the subsequent safety actions taken by New York State (NYS) (e.g., orders closing schools statewide and the New York State on PAUSE executive order). With continued funding from the federal Preschool Development Birth Though Five (NYSB5) Grant, this report provides an update to the 2019 Needs Assessment by specifically examining the impact of the pandemic on ECCE personnel and families and the ECCE infrastructure.

Recommended Citation

Center for Human Services Research, University at Albany, "New York State Birth Through Five (NYSB5) Preschool Development Grant Needs Assessment Update Report (2020)" (2020). Education & Early Childhood Development Reports and Research Briefs. 7.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/chsr-eecd-reports-and-briefs/7