Mary Cheng

mama bear of 2-infinity, passionate educator (Jack-of all-trades), enjoys cooking up a frenzy for family and friends, loves a good challenge & fall crisp days ♡

[Mary Cheng @mcheng_cheng]

Just reflecting today through tweets: I was grateful for the opportunity to talk with Interim Commissioner Suzanne Miles-Gustave about the issues plaguing the Early Childhood systems, her insight, knowledge and support makes me excited for the future of Early Childhood!

[NYS OCFS en Español @NYSOCFS_espanol]

La comisionada interina Suzanne Miles-Gustave visitó @cpc_nyc Chung Pak Early Childhood Ctr. OCFS está trabajando con @GovKathyHochul para que proveedores de cuidado infantil de alta calidad sean más asequibles. Es elegible para cuidado infantil gratuito? https://t.co/saKHhzWYKe

[Mary Cheng @mcheng_cheng]

@EmpireStateCCC @cpc_nyc Raising the Alarm on Child Care workforce! There is an exodus of staff from the Child care system, from a combination of factors that include pay inequity and disparity in the field. A DIVERSE supported WORKFORCE equates to QUALITY programming!

[Gregory Brender @Gregorybrender]

Child care providers and advocates gathered outside of @GovKathyHochul's Manhattan office to call for a State Budget that invested in early care and education.

#NYSUniversalChildCare
@EmpireStateCCC

[Council Member Tiffany Cabán (D22) @CabanD22]

The #CareForAllFamilies campaign launched just last week but the urgency & clarity of our demand has quickly led to a MAJORITY of City Council support. Check out our letter to @NYCMayor urging action to expand access to early childhood education & care to all: (1/2)

[Mary Cheng @mcheng_cheng]

Please help me reach my fundraising goal for AIDS Walk New York 2022 https://t.co/bJJ8tfbqP7

[Mary Cheng @mcheng_cheng]

I am at @thenyic's #nyclobbyday, ready to make things happen this year! 👊🏽

NYC must:
✅Ensure successful implementation of #Intro1867
✅Ensure Economic Justice and Good Jobs
✅Create Healthy Communities

[Mary Cheng @mcheng_cheng]

Dear @AndreaSCousins @CarlHeastie @yuhline Too many of us cannot afford healthcare. NYers need your leadership to #PassNYHealth to save lives, create jobs & spend healthcare $$$ on care — not corporate profits. Bring the #NYHealthAct to a vote this session!

[Mary Cheng @mcheng_cheng]

The State Capitol may be closed but child care programs across New York haven't stopped working for children and families. Register to join @EmpireStateCCC and @WinBeginNY's virtual Early Childhood Advocacy Days and be a part of the fight to #SaveChildCare https://t.co/2KCggglXyM

[Mary Cheng @mcheng_cheng]

NYC promises free child care. Providers, parents have questions. https://t.co/DNjpNgtuoz via @ChalkbeatNY

[Mary Cheng @mcheng_cheng]

Parents are being called back to work. School for many will involve remote instruction. Families need child care. Please release CARES 3 funding. @NYGovCuomo #FundChildCare #ChildCareIsEssential

[Mary Cheng @mcheng_cheng]

School-aged child care is critical since many children will not be returning physically to school buildings full-time. There must be options available so that working parents have coverage for their children before and after the school day. #ChildCareIsEssential @NYGovCuomo

[Mary Cheng @mcheng_cheng]

Today I urge @NYGovCuomo to release over $70M in federal CARES funding (CARES 3) to child care programs. This funding should include unrestricted operating grants. #ChildCareIsEssential

[Mary Cheng @mcheng_cheng]

NY cannot re-open if parents cannot go to work. It’s as simple as that. Please release CARES 3 funding. #ChildCareIsEssential @NYGovCuomo

[Mary Cheng @mcheng_cheng]

CARES 3 funding must include scholarships that support more essential workers. Please include families up to 400% FPL. Middle income families also need assistance! @NYGovCuomo #ChildCareIsEssential

[Mary Cheng @mcheng_cheng]

Many child care programs are run and staffed by women of color who serve communities of color—those communities are hardest hit by COVID-19. Please release CARES 3 funding. @NYGovCuomo @melissadderosa #ChildCareIsEssential

[Mary Cheng @mcheng_cheng]

CARES 3 funding must include fewer restrictions on operating grants. Trust providers to make smart decisions. Help them stay open. @NYGovCuomo #ChildCareIsEssential

[Mary Cheng @mcheng_cheng]

New York can’t rebuild if #childcare providers are unable to reopen--particularly if schools, camps are closed. @melissadderosa @jimmalatras @NYGovCuomo - what is #NY’s childcare plan? @EmpireStateCCC @WinBeginNY

[Mary Cheng @mcheng_cheng]

New York’s essential workers are facing big childcare bills because schools are closed and work days are long. @melissadderosa @jimmalatras @NYGovCuomo - will #NY join other states and provide free #childcare? @EmpireStateCCC @WinBeginNY