Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham

The Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham (ECAF) is a group of community advocates dedicated to actively promoting early education.

The ECAF vision is dedicated to promoting and supporting the healthy growth and development of young children from prenatal to age 8 by strengthening families and advocating for high quality learning experiences. ECAF is your welcoming home in the community for families with young children that offers FREE early learnng programs intended to foster school readiness. ECAF is one stop shop for your P

Photos from Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham's post 05/11/2024

Rejane De Musis

Photos from Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham's post 05/11/2024

Saturday, May 11th at 3:30 at the Framingham Public Library join this Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham sponsored bilingual Portuguese parent and child program with the famed and very talented Rejane De Musis, Musician. Enjoy Music, Singing, and Storytime! You will be sure to have fun! Framingham Public Schools Framingham Adult ESL + Framingham Centre Nursery School WIC Framingham/Waltham Downtown Framingham, Inc. Macaroni Kid Framingham, MA

Photos from Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham's post 05/05/2024

Just a few more shout outs to partners Criterion Child Enrichment Early Intervention Seven Hills Framingham History Center PEL Student Registration Framingham Police and Fire Department Raising Emerging Bilinguals and shall I go on
Framingham Public Schools City of Framingham Framingham Public Library Coordinated Family and Community Engagement - MA. stakeholders and all the beautiful families....

Photos from Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham's post 05/05/2024

Such an honor to work with the early childhood community in Framingham. Thank you to all the partners who showed up to make the Framingham Family Fair: Celebration of Young Children a success! Scenes from the Framingham Family Fair: Celebration of Young Children sponsored by the Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham of Alliance of Framingham including the Federation for Children with Special Needs Downtown Framingham, Inc. Framingham Public Library Framingham Public Schools WIC Framingham/Waltham SMOC Early Education and Care Framingham Centre Nursery School Circle of Friends City of FraminghamDepartment of Public Health Autism Alliance Girl Scouts MW Dance Academy Family ACCESS Family Promise Seven Hills Child Care Resources United Way of Tri-County Mass 211 MetroWest YMCA Shining Stars Stars ParentChild+ Framingham Framingham Adult ESL + Jewish Family Services of MW Framingham State University and so many other partners! This event is a sample of what your local Coordinated Family and Community Engagement program can do to engage families with young children, early educators, and community partners.... Here is a sample demonstrating partner dedication to the field of early childhood and family education.

Photos from Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham's post 05/03/2024

Tomorrow is the big day we will come together to celebrate our most precious gift young children and families. Hope to see you there! Doors open at 10:45! Downtown Framingham, Inc. Framingham Public Schools Framingham Public Library Framingham Adult ESL + WIC Framingham/Waltham City of Framingham MetroWest Daily News

Photos from Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham's post 05/01/2024

Counting down to the big Celebration of Young Children and Families. This event sponsored by the Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham Downtown Framingham, Inc. Framingham Public Library Framingham Public Schools

Photos from Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham's post 04/26/2024

Guess who is coming on April 27th at 3:30? The talented children's musician Rejane DeMusis. Hope to see you Framingham Public Library Children's Department. This is a bilingual Portuguese program, FREE, and inclusive. Framingham Public Schools Rejane De Musis City of Framingham Downtown Framingham, Inc. Framingham Adult ESL +

04/26/2024

Downtown Framingham, Inc. City of Framingham WIC Framingham/Waltham Framingham Public Schools Framingham Public Schools CRD

Looking forward to bring back in person this very popular family event especially designed for our youngest learners birth to 6. Whole family is welcome! This event is free and inclusive.

Strengthening Families Newsletter 04/12/2024

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Strengthening Families Newsletter 04/05/2024

Hope you join us tomorrow!

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Photos from Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham's post 04/01/2024

Framingham Public Library Framingham Public Schools Downtown Framingham, Inc. WIC Framingham/Waltham City of Framingham Framingham Adult ESL +

The Framingham Family Fair returns in person designed for young children and their families (birth -6), showcasing quality early education. This event welcomes the whole family and is FREE and inclusive!

04/01/2024

Looking forward to bring back in person this very popular family event especially designed for our youngest learners birth to 6. Whole family is welcome! This event is free and inclusive.

Photos from Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham's post 03/22/2024

Tomorrow's Bilingual Program at Framingham Public Library Framingham Public Schools Downtown Framingham, Inc. Framingham Adult ESL + MetroWest Medical Center Family Access Young Parent Support - Framingham & Waltham

03/08/2024

Explore the New Newsline, covering a number of topics from Special Education and Health/Care to Family Engagement and insights from Youth & Self-Advocates. Stay informed, stay connected! Visit bit.ly/NewslineW24 to read it today!

Lead brochures and fact sheets 03/07/2024

Here is an infographic and website information put together by DPH’s Child Lead Poisoning Prevention Program on the recent cinnamon applesauce recall. The information has been created in multiple languages in the link below. The second link includes overall info on lead poisoning prevention also in multiple languages. Framingham Public Library Downtown Framingham, Inc. Framingham Public Schools City of Framingham Framingham Adult ESL +
https://www.mass.gov/news/fdas-advisory-on-3-different-brands-of-apple-cinnamon-fruit-puree-pouches

https://www.mass.gov/lists/lead-brochures-and-fact-sheets -health-

Lead brochures and fact sheets See our resources for lead and lead exposure. Non-English versions are available as well.

03/04/2024

I can promise you that women working together – linked, informed and educated – can bring peace and prosperity to this forsaken planet.
– Isabel Allende, Chilean and American writer
Had to share this quote, nothing personal to our fellow colleagues and supporters.

02/25/2024

Flyers are attached for sharing!

"Play, Learn and Grow Together" (PLGT) parent and child groups resume with more STEAM learning. This week we will focus on Recycling and what we can make with recycled materials. Feel free to bring some of your recyclables so we can make the environment a little cleaner.
Monday 10:30 PLGT with Jane, Alexis, and Caitlyn
Tuesday 10:30 PLGT with Gracie
Wednesday 1:00 Let's Go to Kindergarten with Jeanette
Thursday 11:00 Bilingual Spanish PLGT with Lucia
Saturday 3:30 Bilingual Portuguese Music & Storytime with Rejane DeMusis

​Special New Parent Program - Perinatal Wellness Panel
Wednesday 10-11:30 Natick Morse Institute Library
Details below.

​* ParentChild+ home visits continue this week.

All programs are free and inclusive! Unless otherwise indicated, all programs are held in the Early Childhood Alliance Early Learning Zone located in the Children's Department, Framingham Public Library 49 Lexington Street.

Strengthening Families Newsletter 02/16/2024

Happy Friday! Next week school vacation classes resume February 26th! See updates and upcoming special program

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02/14/2024

Hope you can join us for this special event with knowledgeable professionals in the field of perinatal and postpartum health!
Attached is the trilingual flyer in English, Portuguese and Spanish.
Please share with your network of families, friends, and neighbors. Framingham Public Schools Framingham Public Library City of Framingham MetroWest Care Connection Downtown Framingham, Inc.

Strengthening Families Newsletter 02/05/2024

What better way to start your week, but with the mindset of Yes You Can Do it! Framingham Public Schools Framingham Public Library Downtown Framingham Framingham Moms Group Metro West Moms City of Framingham

Strengthening Families Newsletter Character Trait of the Month: Determination

Strengthening Families Newsletter 02/02/2024

WEEKEND EDITION!

Strengthening Families Newsletter Favorite Trait "Kindness" is the January Code of Character

Strengthening Families Newsletter 01/18/2024

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Strengthening Families Newsletter 01/05/2024

Welcome 2024 with a full slate of programs! Check it out!

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Strengthening Families Newsletter 12/22/2023

Strengthening Families Newsletter WISHING OUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, & NEIGHBORS A HAPPY, HEALTHY AND PEACEFUL NEW YEAR!

Strengthening Families Newsletter 12/18/2023

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Our Story and Guidelines

The ECAF vision is dedicated to promoting and supporting the healthy growth and development of young children from prenatal to age 8 by strengthening families and advocating for high quality learning experiences. ECAF is your welcoming home in the community for families with young children that offers FREE early learning programs intended to foster school readiness. ECAF is one stop shop for your Passport to Parenting and Early Learning! Programs include:


  • Our signature Play, Learn, and Grow Together groups

  • Parent-Child Home Visitation program

  • Passport to Parenting Family Education and Support
  • Address


    19 Flagg Drive
    Framingham, MA
    01702

    Opening Hours

    10am - 11am

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