About Us
A little about us
As the membership agency for the Child Care Resource & Referral network, ECLC envisions a high-preforming network that champions accessible, affordable, high-quality child care; provides exceptional supports and resources to child care providers, and advances racial equity through policy and practice.
Our mission
The Early Care & Learning Council (ECLC) is the coordinating agency for the New York State Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) network. We elevate the voices of the CCR&Rs, and advocate for a quality, affordable, equitable early care and education system. ECLC offers training and professional development to CCR&Rs and delivers innovative curricula that supports the building of sustainable child care systems throughout the state.
Our Staff
Alissa
Ballard
Technical Assistance Grant Coordinator (Upstate)
Niyah
Booker
Equity & Inclusion Associate
Sam
Brotmann
Infant Toddler Mental Health Project Data Analyst
Elijah
Foulks
DEIB Coordinator
Fannie
Glover
Director of Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging
Allison
Graham
Infant Toddler Mental Health Program Associate
Our Board
Jennifer
Rojas
Chair
Child Care Council of Suffolk, Inc.
Joy
Connolly
1st Vice Chair
Child Care Council of Nassau
Cathy
Brodeur
2nd Vice Chair
Jefferson-Lewis Child Care Project
Timothy
Hathaway
Treasurer
Prevent Child Abuse New York
Marjorie
Lawlor
Secretary
Pro Action of Steuben and Yates
Abbe
Kovacik
Members at Large
BrightSide Up, Inc.
Julie
Champion
Members at Large
Child and Family Resources, Inc.
Sumon
Chin
Members at Large
Learning & Wellness Services, Chinese-American Planning Council
Dr.
Reva
Gershen-Lowy
Members at Large
Cardinal McCloskey Community Services
Our Partners
Our Sponsors
ChildCare Aware of America
New York Association for the Educating of Young Children
New York State Council on Children and Families
New York State Early Childhood Advisory Council
New York State Network for Youth Success
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
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