New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (D, I, WF, WE-Sag Harbor) today announced that the final State Budget has created a new $1 million program to provide services to children, youth and families across Long Island. The program is called “Community Voices for Youth and Families of Long Island”. The State is providing $1 million in new funding to support 15 agencies across Long Island. Among the agencies in the 1st Assembly District are the Bridgehampton Child Care Center (BHCCC) and Colonial Youth and Family Services. Each agency will receive $30,000 this year.

Thiele stated, “BHCCC and Colonial Youth both have demonstrated track records in their communities of providing services to families in need. There can be no doubt that the demand for services continues to increase while resources are harder and harder to come by for these not-for-profit agencies. I am pleased that the State can assist these grassroots agencies that are critical to meeting the needs of local families. They are a part of the safety net that insures that all children in our community have the chance for a successful future.”