Child Care Changing

The Child Care Council of Suffolk’s (CCCS) 2017 Annual Meeting – recently held at Touro Law School, Central Islip, New York – featured a keynote address by Lawrence Levy, executive dean, National Center for Suburban Studies at Hofstra University, who spoke about “The Changing Demographics of Child Care.” Levy discussed the dynamic demographic shifts that are altering the face of suburban Long Island as well as suburbs across the nation. He also described the need to reimagine child care beyond the current “9 to 5” model to meet the needs of working parents now and in the future.

The Child Care Council of Suffolk also recognized Suffolk County Legislator, 9th District, Monica R. Martinez as the “2017 Outstanding Child Care Advocate.” Martinez described the award as “one for the heart for me.” As a former principal and the sole former educator on the legislature, Martinez recognizes that there is “a lot of work to be done on the New York State level” and stated her “full support to advocate for children.”

The CCCS Annual Meeting additionally featured the presentation of “Staff Anniversary Recognition” Awards and the reelection of the CCCS Board of Directors Officers: President Michele Lauer-Bader, Vice President Thomas Buonaiuto, Vice President Louis Hirschfield, Vice President Patricia Quiason, Secretary Alicia Marks, Treasurer Allen B. Breslow, Esq., and Immediate Past President Linda Armyn. “Skillful leadership from our Board of Directors significantly enhances the Child Care Council of Suffolk’s ability to provide essential services and resources to the many constituents we serve – parents, child care professionals, the business community, and most importantly, Long Island’s children,” said CCCS Executive Director Janet Walerstein.

About the Child Care Council of Suffolk

Child Care Council of Suffolk, Inc., is the not-for-profit planning and coordinating agency dedicated to making child care work for all of Suffolk County’s diverse communities. Through advocacy, education and resource and referral, the Council takes a leadership role in supporting children, families, providers, employers and the public to ensure that quality child care takes its place as an integral part of society.

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(l to r): CCCS Associate Executive Director Jennifer Marino Rojas; CCCS Executive Director Janet Walerstein; Executive Dean, National Center for Suburban Studies at Hofstra University, Lawrence Levy; Suffolk County Legislator, 5th District, Kara Hahn; Brookhaven Town Councilwoman Valerie Cartright; and Suffolk County Legislator, 15th District, and Presiding Officer of the Suffolk County Legislature, DuWayne Gregory at the 2017 Child Care Council of Suffolk Annual Meeting.

(l to r): Child Care Council of Suffolk Executive Director Janet Walerstein and Suffolk County Legislator, 9th District, Monica R. Martinez, who was honored as the “2017 Outstanding Child Care Advocate.”