Resources
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...
March 26, 2025
"In Worcester, a child’s well-being isn’t just a family matter—it’s a community priority. The Together for Kids Coalition (TFKC) is a network of more than 200 members dedicated to ensuring that every child in the city has access to the resources they need to thrive." See the impact this growing...
March 17, 2025
Early childhood program directors proudly serve and support teachers, children, and families in Worcester and its surrounding communities. While rewarding, the work is often draining and isolating as directors are responsible for running the complete program, and the challenges of funding, teacher...
January 8, 2025
2025 has arrived! There's still time to come up with a New Year's resolution. Here's one for parents, guardians, care providers, and teachers to consider: Reading with your child for at least 20 minutes a day to help them learn, grow, and thrive now and in the future. Prioritize reading this year...
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