The network educates key policy makers about the changes needed to make this system of care a reality. The Emergency Coalition to Save Universal Prekindergarten is a statewide consortium of more than 50 citizen, advocacy, education and provider groups who believe that every child in New York State should have access to an early education program that develops their school readiness skills as well as the continuing benefits of reduced class size in the early grades. SCAA is a co-founder of the coalition. The groups are committed to reforming New York State's school finance system to ensure adequate resources and the opportunity for a quality education for all students in New York State. By combining statewide public education and organizing efforts with CFE's landmark litigation on school finance, the ERP engages parents, citizens, and a diverse array of groups statewide in a broad dialogue around education finance reform.
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Partners also believe in focusing on outcomes to impact community health. The New York State Health Care Campaign is a coalition of over 80 organizations, including senior, provider, consumer, women's and children's groups, working to achieve high-quality, affordable health coverage for all New Yorkers. The Campaign's agenda addresses the shared concerns of its members relating to promoting high-quality, affordable, accessible health coverage. SCAA is a member of the Campaign and was instrumental in its formation in 1985. The Partnership is a joint venture of Child Care, Inc. and SCAA, and is funded by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation.