There is a child care and early childhood education crisis affecting children and families across Erie County. Many leaders and organizations recognize this and have been advocating for a solution.

ECGRA awarded nearly $1 million in grants to 59 Erie County child care providers to aid in recruitment and retention of qualified educators. The grants are funded by a $5 million investment composed ...

Erie County is facing a child care crisis due to staffing shortages and low wages. ECGRA, in conjunction with Erie County, is investing $2.5 million in ARPA funds to address the crisis. Statewide ...