CCCS Honors Jorge Martinez, Freeport Deputy Mayor

The Child Care Council of Suffolk, Inc. (CCCS) recently held its largest ever Champions of Children Luncheon at the Hamlet Golf & Country Club in Commack, New York. “We are grateful to all our Champions of Children guests. Your participation here today and ongoing financial support help us honor our commitment made in 1985 to advocate for affordable, quality child care services for Long Island’s working families,” stated Janet Walerstein, CCCS executive director.

The 32nd Annual Champions of Children Luncheon honored Jorge Martinez, Freeport deputy mayor; VP, J&A Group; and Long Island coordinator for the Washington D.C. based American Sustainable Business Council. Martinez was honored to be recognized by the Child Care Council of Suffolk as the 2017 Champions of Children honoree recognizing that “quality, affordable, accessible child care is essential to the safety of Long Island’s children and the sustainability of Long Island’s economy.”

In a letter to CCCS, New York State Assemblyman Andrew P. Raia congratulated the Child Care Council of Suffolk and Honoree Jorge Martinez, writing that he “congratulate(s) and commend(s) the hard work, dedication, and civic fortitude of Child Care Council of Suffolk, Inc. The individuals who dedicate themselves to the organization’s mission of providing high-quality child care for all of Suffolk County’s communities are truly a wonderful group of people … Our community is only as great as those individuals and organizations who take the time to advance wellness and service endeavors. It is through individuals such as Jorge Martinez … who work tirelessly for the betterment of others through a commitment to improving the quality of family life in our communities.”

About the Child Care Council of Suffolk, Inc.

The Child Care Council of Suffolk is the not-for-profit planning and coordinating agency dedicated to making child care work for all Suffolk County’s diverse communities. Through advocacy, education, and resource and referral, CCCS 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.

Photo Caption: The Child Care Council of Suffolk honored Freeport Deputy Mayor and VP, J&A Group Jorge Martinez at the 32nd Annual Champions of Children Luncheon. Pictured here (l to r): Director of Operations, Long Island Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Lisa Santeramo; CCCS Board of Directors President Michele Lauer-Bader; CCCS Executive Director Janet Walerstein; CCCS Honoree Jorge Martinez; CCCS Associate Executive Director Jennifer Marino Rojas; and Commissioner, Suffolk County Department of Social Services, John F. O’Neill.