Future of Child Care

This series of child care programs examines the need for accessible, high quality child care for all, the impact of child care deserts on parents’ ability to work and how quality care helps infant’s and toddler’s brain development.

Steve Adubato Examines Early Brain Development, Child Care and Support for NJ’s Infants and Toddlers

Experts in the early childhood arena, policy-makers and educators discuss the support needed for New Jersey's infants and children and their families.

Guests include: U.S. Senator Cory Booker; Aly Richards, CEO of The Permanent Fund; Rick Davis, President of The Permanent Fund; Christine Norbut Beyer, Commissioner, NJ Department of Children and Families; Amy Burns, Music Teacher at Far Hills Country Day School; Senator Joseph Vitale, Chair, NJ Health, Human Services & Senior Citizens Committee; Asw. Eliana Marin Pintor, Chair, NJ Assembly Budget Committee; Dr. Arturo Brito, Executive Director of the Nicholson Foundation; Dr. Shereef Elnahal, Commissioner, NJ Department of Health; and Senate President Steve Sweeney.