Welcome to the Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham (ECAF)! Our team is here to help children, families, and community partners navigate common pathways that support children's healthy growth and development and promote early education right from the start. The ECAF provides access to: resources and referrals, early literacy and school readiness activities in the home (nationally recognized ParentChild+ home visitation program) and in the groups (signature Play, Learn, and Grow Together groups), family education speciality programs, information about your child's development through the Ages & Stages Parent Questionairre, transition support, and leadership opportunities. Contact us anytime in the course of your parenting journey!

MARCH 11TH PJ STORYTIME EXPLORES THE CONSTELLATIONS WITH FPL MS. JILLIAN
MARCH 15TH PLAY, LEARN, & GROW TOGETHER WITH RAISING EMERGING BILINGUALS
DADS & DISCOVERIES 1ST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH AT 10AM - Click here for details!
COMING SOON: ANNUAL FRAMINGHAM FAMILY FAIR REIMAGINED FOR THE VIRTUAL WORLD

Winter Schedule is now out!  English - Spanish - Portuguese
When you sign up for programs, please complete the FAMILY REGISTRATION FORM, 
Early Literacy Survey, and the ASQ.  These forms help us learn more about your family and assist us in 
developing meaningful programs when planning for you and your child. 
Strengthening Families Newsletter click here!

 
ANNOUNCING WINTER OPENINGS IN THE PARENTCHILD+ PROGRAM!
TO LEARN MORE, CLICK HERE!
 
If you are interested in our programs or you want to make a referral, please email or call us at: jdehaven@framingham.k12.ma.us or 508-782-6932.  Follow the links to complete the
REFERRAL FORM  English - Spanish - Portuguese  and email it back to us.
Be sure to like the Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham on Facebook 
and follow us ECAF on Twitter. 

ECAF programs are on Cable! Tune-in to watch educational programming that is fun for you and your young learners. The ECAF programs will air on FEC-TV (Framingham Education Channel - TV) Monday through Friday from 2pm - 3pm.  The signature "Play, Learn, and Grow Together" group-like experience is pre-recorded designed by the the Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham (ECAF) team. All content is created with our youngest learners (birth to 6yo) in mind!  You and your child will explore stories and activities that focus on all areas of development.  You and your child will be exposed to literacy, school readiness, art, music, movement, science, nature,, and more!  Most important, you and your child will have fun sharing this journey through play-based activities!   
Cable: Comcast CH 8, Verizon CH 41 and RCN CH 15.
Watch online! If you miss it - catch it On-Demand at your convenience.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

CLICK HERE → WHAT FAMILIES NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CHILD CARE REOPENING  
Spanish - Portuguese - Chinese 
An important creative and family friendly educational message about wearing masks
Due to social distancing efforts and the state's Stay Home order, neighborhood programs and ECAF's offerings are now virtual.

• Please visit the City of Framingham Resources page for the latest COVID-19 updates.
• There are also Food Security Resources for all Framingham residents.
• Parenting Tips in a Pandemic
• Children's Story About Wearing A Mask
• Framingham Public Library is closed to the public, but still offering Live children's programming via Zoom. Check the Kids Page here!
• Massachusetts Home Visiting Initiative - Comprehensive lising of resources.
• Did you know WGBH has a Fun aT Home Activity Center?   Click here to explore - WGBH Family Fun Activities and More
• Basic Insights - a free text message service designed specifically for parents with children birth-3 years old to support your child's development 

 SPECIAL RECOGNITION GOES TO:

HOME VISITING IN THE VIRTUAL WORLD!

 

Did you know about our other menu items?

• The ParentChild+ Home Visitation Program is for eligible families who have children between the ages of 18 and 36 months and may not be ready to share in a group experience.  To learn more about this program, contact us at 508-782-6932. 
• Ages and Stages Parent Questionairre - an opportunity to learn more about your child's overall development. Contact us for more information.
• Need a resource or referral, just call or e-mail us and we can try to assist you or contact MASS 211.

For more activities, go to the Brain Building in Progress website to find out about more statewide programs.

Another great resource to explore is the Resources for Early Learning website?  Great brain building ideas for families and educators alike. Go to www.resourcesforearlylearning.org