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September 24, 2025
It's incredibly rewarding to work in early childhood. Yet, for those interested in launching a career in early childhood, getting started can be overwhelming. Enter the Project Flourish Child Development Apprenticeship Program , which helps those who want to pursue a career in early childhood...
September 18, 2025
An Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is an important tool to support children with disabilities. Sometimes, children need extra help to support their development so that they can access learning in the classroom. IEPs help ensure children identified with a specific learning issue can receive...
August 27, 2025
Budget season is over! On Independence Day, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed the fiscal year 2026 (FY26) state budget . This $60.9 billion plan "is fiscally responsible, lowers costs, protects essential care and services, and moves the Massachusetts economy forward," according to Healey...
July 8, 2025
Summer has arrived! Now's a great time for children to take a well-deserved break from the hustle and bustle of the school year and enjoy some quality time with family and friends. At the same time, summer provides a valuable opportunity for parents and caregivers to help their children sustain and...
June 26, 2025
For many families, it's tough to provide their young children with everything they need to feel and perform their best. Access to high quality early education and care is often limited. On top of that, earning a living wage is incredibly difficult. Together for Kids Coalition (TFKC) is on a mission...
May 28, 2025
Welcoming a baby is a once-in-a-lifetime experience filled with feelings of joy and happiness. However, many parents feel overwhelmed, alone, and helpless in the days after a child is born. Some look to the internet for help but have no idea what resources are available and which ones are credible...
May 19, 2025
Massachusetts wants to lead the way in delivering high quality early education and childcare. And Governor Maura Healey took a big step when she signed Executive Order 625 to establish the Interagency Early Education and Child Care Task Force last year. The Task Force is part of the Healey-Driscoll...
April 24, 2025
The community is buzzing about Worcester Family Partnership! Worcester Family Partnership is part of the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) Network , which provides child development services and resources to families with young children. It offers services to local parents,...
April 16, 2025
Edward Street's 5th annual Children's Art Show is here! This year's show, "'Tell Me About It' — Trauma-Informed Art Activities for Young Children," highlights the beauty of the Process Art approach. Process Art focuses on the creative journey instead of the final product. It encourages children to...
April 9, 2025
Budget season is underway! Now's the time to advocate for state budget funding that benefits children in Worcester and its surrounding communities. Let's work together to encourage Massachusetts lawmakers to keep investing in children. Read on to learn about Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey's...
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