Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham
Welcome to the Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham (ECAF)! We partner with families, educators, and community members to support young children’s health, growth, and early learning right from the start!.
What We Offer
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Free Programs & Literacy: Join our signature "Play, Learn, and Grow Together" groups, or participate in "ParentChild+," our nationally recognized home-visitation program.
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Child Development & Screening: Track your child’s milestones with the Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ).
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Family Support & Guidance: Access tailored family education, resources, referrals, and transition support for every milestone—from Early Intervention to Kindergarten.
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Community Leadership: Connect with other parents and take on leadership roles within our network.
Our Vision: We envision a welcoming, supportive community where families and early childhood professionals come together to ensure every child has the resources they need to grow, learn, and thrive.
Our Mission: We promote the healthy development of young children (prenatal through age 6) by strengthening families, empowering early childhood educators, and advocating for high-quality learning experiences.
Our Collaborative Partners: We deliver seamless support by working hand-in-hand with Framingham Public Schools, early childhood educators, local program providers, community agencies, advocacy groups, and local families.
Our History
The Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham (ECAF) is rooted in decades of local collaboration. Our journey began in 1993 with the formation of the Community Partnership for Children (CPC) council, established to promote high-quality early learning experiences across our community.
Today, ECAF is powered by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) grant, funded by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). This grant helps us streamline local programs and build strong partnerships that serve young children and their families.
Through this funding, we have continually expanded our reach:
- 2015: Partnered with the MetroWest YMCA to launch a new CFCE site in Ashland.
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2017: Expanded regional support to include the towns of Holliston and Hopkinton.
How We Serve Framingham
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Creating accessible early learning opportunities for children
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Preparing families for smooth school readiness and transitions
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Providing family support, education, and professional development for educators
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Advocating for early childhood initiatives across the community
CONTACT INFORMATION
Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham
Your Local Coordinated Family and Community Engagement and ParentChild+ Program
19 Flagg Drive Room 106
Framingham, MA 01702
Phone: 508-782-6932
Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm
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EEO STATEMENT
Framingham Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Framingham Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the District has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Framingham Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
Framingham Public Schools prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator.