Why the First Five Years Matter

Why the First Five Years Matter The first five years of life are a period of extraordinary growth and development. During these early years, children’s brains develop rapidly, relationships shape how they learn and grow, and the building blocks for future...

Commonwealth Cares for Children (C3)

Commonwealth Cares for Children (C3) Commonwealth Cares for Children (C3) provides monthly operational grants to the vast majority of licensed early education and care programs in Massachusetts. Launched in 2021 with federal pandemic recovery funds, C3 became fully...