Council News & Events
Our History
In 2011, the ECAF Leadership Council launched a new chapter by developing our formal organizational structure and three-year Strategic Plan. We are deeply grateful to the Early Education and Care (EEC) department and the Sudbury Foundation for funding these efforts, and to our facilitator, Dodi Swope, for guiding us through the process. Special thanks go to the Strategic Planning Group for their time, expertise, and dedication to Framingham’s children.
What began as a planted seed quickly expanded. In 2014, we established a flourishing Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) site in neighboring Ashland. By summer 2017, we partnered with the MetroWest YMCA to transition this work—expanding coverage across Ashland, Holliston, and Hopkinton under the new name "Project ABC." We are proud to have helped build the foundation for this program's continued regional growth.
In winter 2018, we updated our early childhood needs assessment. Looking back over years of growth, we are proud of the strong network of support built alongside our local families and community partners.
Steering Committee Documents
Early Education Research
Research plays an important role in the Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham's ability to advocate effectively in building a better future for children, families, and community. To fulfill our mission, we need as a community to have empirical data to support what we already know is true — the earlier we invest in children's health, education, and welfare, the greater the outcomes for learning and life long success. As a fellow investor in the future welfare of children, the ECAF provides the following links to help us in our advocacy efforts: