Champions of Children 29th Anniversary Luncheon

The Child Care Council of Suffolk, Inc. (CCCS) recently held its Champions of Children 29th Anniversary Luncheon at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, New York. The event honored two Long Island champions: New York State Assemblyman Robert K. Sweeney and John A. Rizzo, economist, the Long Island Association, and professor of Economics, Stony Brook University. “We are grateful to all our Champions of Children attendees. The proceeds from this event help support our vital programs and services for children, child care providers and the community,” stated Janet Walerstein, CCCS executive director.

“By offering child care providers educational and technical assistance, connecting parents with child care options, and through empowering and enlightening members of the Parent Leadership Initiative, you provide an invaluable resource for families and child care providers alike,” stated United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand in her Proclamation to the Child Care Council of Suffolk. “It is my hope that your efforts inspire others to take part in actions large and small, public and private, to improve the quality and availability of child care options for families in need.”