The CFCE Program is a state funded grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. The program is supported by the 0-13 Advisory Council. The mission of the council is to help coordinate services for children 0-13 through comprehensive planning and coordination of services within Union #38. The goal of the program is to enhance family access to educational resources and programs within the community.

The Council will provide guidance and collaboration around the five objectives in the CFCE Grant:

1. Increase knowledge of and accessibility to high-quality early education and care programs and services for families with children prenatal through school-age.

2. Promote family education, engagement and literacy.

3. Facilitate collaboration and community planning between local early education and care partners and other community stake holders or partners.

4. Provide support and information to families with children transitioning between and among early education and care settings, home and school.

5. Support early education and care programs across the public and private sectors in delivering high-quality services.

2011-2012 COUNCIL MEMBERS:

Nanci Trott, Community member

Suzanne Ryan, Preschool Teacher, Union #38 Full Day Preschool

Kathryn Bresciano, Preschool Teacher, Union #38 Full Day Preschool

Michele Regan-Ladd, Early Childhood Coordinator

Deb Lane, Director of Union #38 Out-Of-School Time Programs

Francia Wisnewski, Southern Franklin County Family Network Coordinator

Aimee Smith-Zeoli, Sunderland Parent

Karen Green, CFCE Coordinator

Please contact Karen Green, CFCE Coordinator, at 665-8928 if you are interested in becoming a member of the 0-13 Advisory Council. This group meets 4 times a year.