Broome County Urban League Receives $750K for Childcare Program

BINGHAMTON (March 20, 2023) – Parents of Binghamton, rejoice.

This past Friday, March 17th, the Broome County Urban League (Binghamton, NY) announced $750,000 in federal funding to assist in their Broome County Childcare Expansion program. The funds will enable the Urban League to open up hundreds of childcare spots, which will be affordable to parents.

The funds will also be used to renovate the Urban League’s facilities and reinforcing their childcare programming.

Jennifer Lesko, President and CEO of the Urban League, said, “With the potential of providing up to 475 children with certified and educational childcare programming, the Urban League is proud to be taking the steps in the right direction alongside such strong community partners to address one of our largest barriers to access and ascension within the workforce: childcare.”

According to reports, two thirds of childcare programs in the region have been shut down within the last ten years.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader, Chuck Schumer said, “Investing in Broome County’s children and families is investing in the future of the Southern tier. Affordable childcare is essential for a region’s economy to grow. It strengthens the workforce, lets people go back to school and is vital to maintaining a high quality of life.”

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