Family Support Programs
EEC provides education, training, early literacy and parenting services through two family support programs, the Massachusetts Family Network program and the Parent-Child Home Program. These programs are offered by lead agencies around the state, in collaboration with local parent coalitions.
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This national model provides home-based literacy and parenting guidance, serving families who are low-income and/or educationally at risk. PCHP emphasizes parent-child verbal interaction critical to early brain development.
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The Massachusetts Family Network (MFN) is a state-funded, family education and support program for families with children prenatal through age three.
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Publications for parents released by the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). Topics include the stages of child development (from birth to 14 years), suggestions for fun, low-cost family activities, child assessment practices, resources, web links and more.
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Providers can apply for this grant package.
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Providers can apply for this grant.
