September 18, 2026 September 18, 2026Friday update: families and caregivers will be advising state officialsEarlier this month, Governor Maura Healey announced the names of the 20 parents and caregivers who will serve on the […]
April 2, 2026 April 2, 2026Edna De PinaEdna De Pina is thinking about what public policy looks like when it lands in families’ living rooms. In her […]
January 9, 2026 January 9, 2026Friday update: Apply to join EEC’s Family Advisory Council“Massachusetts is inviting families to join the first formal statewide Family Advisory Council. The council is designed to strengthen the […]
February 11, 2025 February 11, 2025CFCEs in Massachusetts—Part Two: A Vital Hub to Bridge Gaps and Strengthen Community ConnectionsOne vital source of support for children, families, and early educators across Massachusetts is the state’s Coordinated Family and Community […]
February 4, 2025 February 4, 2025CFCEs in Massachusetts – Part One: Supporting Early Childhood Development and Family EngagementOne vital source of support for children, families, and early educators across Massachusetts is the state’s Coordinated Family and Community […]
February 27, 2024 February 27, 2024A new report finds Massachusetts families need a system of early childhood support in their communitiesMany new parents have a common complaint: babies do not come with instruction manuals. This is a problem that Massachusetts […]
February 14, 2024 February 14, 2024How a parent becomes an advocate for familiesLaura McGowan was a floral designer. She grew up in the industry, watching her family do this work. And as part […]
February 7, 2024 February 7, 2024Putting “Families First†and addressing community needs“Since the beginning, we have worked with parents. We believe that they have the power to change families and communities,†[…]
January 18, 2024 January 18, 2024Year One of The Early Childhood AgendaThe Early Childhood Agenda, a statewide initiative to improve the lives of young children, is a year old, and we’re […]