Nouvèl chak jou NY | The temporary relief does not apply to the families of the city’s youngest learners in preschool programs, who may have to trek across the city to continue receiving child care and the ability to work.

“This is a glaring oversight,” said Jennifer Pringle from Advocates for Children of New York, who oversees their students in temporary housing portfolio. “Access to quality early childhood education has clear benefits for children, and it also allows parents to focus on their housing and employment search.”