Senator Weber, a member of the Senate Children and Families Committee, has directly advocated for childcare vouchers with OCFS Commissioner Harris-Madden. 

Due to Senator Weber's advocacy, additional childcare funding was included in the 2026-2027 state budget. 

There is $789 million in new statewide childcare funds in the 2027 funding bill. Senator Weber broke with his own party and voted for the funding bill to help families afford care.

The Child Care Assistance Program helps eligible working families pay for care, enabling parents to stay employed, support children, and manage costs.

The budget provides $155 million in supplemental funding to counties outside New York City, including Rockland County, to help cover eligible child care costs that exceed their regular county allocations. The budget also grants counties more flexibility by allowing the funding to be used over a longer period, making it more practical for counties and more reliable for families.

The Office of Children and Family Services will provide counties with more details, including specific funding amounts and claiming instructions.

Historically, those notices are issued during the summer, often around July or August.

“Child care costs are a major concern for families across Rockland County,” Senator Weber said. “I advocated for this funding and voted for this budget because it provides important child care funding, supports working parents, and helps bring needed resources back to our community.”

Senator Weber will continue working to ensure Rockland County gets its fair share return on state tax dollars sent to Albany.

“Delivering for Rockland families is my priority,” Senator Weber said. “This funding helps parents stay in the workforce, supports our children, and strengthens our economy.”