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Governor Healey Partners with Project Bread to Provide Free Meals in Child Care and Afterschool Programs

8/19/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

New initiative advances Anti-Hunger Task Force recommendation to maximize federal nutrition programs and connect more children with healthy food

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August EEC Newsletter

8/19/2026 Department of Early Education and Care

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $4.3 Million to Strengthen Family Child Care Programs Across Massachusetts

8/13/2026 Department of Early Education and Care

Second round of Capital Grants will help 225 educators improve safety, accessibility and learning environments for children

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Governor Healey Announces Nearly $2 Million to Expand Employer-Supported Child Care

7/16/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Pilot program will help employers expand child care options, support working families and strengthen Massachusetts' workforce

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Nearly $5 Million to Expand Early Childhood Mental Health Support Across Massachusetts

7/08/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Funding will help educators and families support young children's social-emotional development and success in the classroom

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Governor Healey Celebrates $31.2 Million Investment to Make Child Care More Affordable and Accessible  

7/01/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches Pilot to Expand Family Child Care Program Seats

6/22/2026 Department of Early Education and Care

Initiative enables Family Child Care programs to care for more kids while maintaining quality and safety

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches Pilot to Expand Family Child Care Program Seats

6/22/2026 Executive Office of Education

Initiative enables Family Child Care programs to care for more kids while maintaining quality and safety

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June EEC Newsletter

6/17/2026 Department of Early Education and Care

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Massachusetts Approves Comprehensive Revisions to Residential Program Regulations

5/14/2026 Department of Early Education and Care

Vote marks the state’s first comprehensive update to residential program licensing regulations in more than 30 years

Press Statement

Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches New Family Portal to Help Parents, Caregivers Pay for Child Care

5/07/2026 Executive Office of Education

MyChildCareMA portal creates a more user-friendly, streamlined and family-centered child care financial assistance system experience

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches New Family Portal to Help Parents, Caregivers Pay for Child Care

5/07/2026 Department of Early Education and Care

MyChildCareMA portal creates a more user-friendly, streamlined and family-centered child care financial assistance system experience

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week with Launch of New Educator Discounts Directory

5/06/2026 Department of Early Education and Care

Directory is part of Governor Healey’s Child Care Task Force in recognition of dedication and impact of early education and care professionals