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Contracts prioritizes thousands of spots for infants and toddlers, families with the most needs

Child care financial assistance IT improvements part of Governor Healey’s FutureTech Act

State boosting economic mobility pathways for early childhood educators, with focus on family child care

20 programs receiving funds to install clean energy systems, add safety improvements, and improve accessibility for kids and adults

Changes Align with State’s Efforts to Modernize and Expand Child Care Access, Improve Mental Health Supports for Young People

Hundreds of parents, providers and stakeholders offered feedback to inform state’s whole-of-government approach to affordable child care

Input will help develop state’s whole-of-government approach to affordable child care

$2.5 million in funding now available for renovations

Expansion invests $1.7 million, adding 259 pre-k seats for children in Gateway Cities and rural communities Expansion invests $1.7 million, adding 259 pre-k seats for children in Gateway Cities and rural communities

New application expands eligible degrees and includes residential program staff for first time

State Boosting Economic Mobility Pathways for Early Childhood Educators During Teacher Appreciation Week

Expansion will add 488 seats for children in Gateway Cities and rural communities

Governor Healey employs a whole-of-government approach to make child care more affordable and accessible