Florence Forges 1/9/25 Florence Forges 1/9/25

Low wages, long hours: How Mass. is addressing the childcare workforce crisis

Binal Patel, chief program officer at Neighborhood Villages, said addressing low wages and supporting apprenticeships programs are needed to improve the workforce.

Florence Forges 12/19/24 Florence Forges 12/19/24

Neighborhood Villages’ 2024 Winter Wonder Fest Brings Holiday Joy to Boston Families

Neighborhood Villages hosted their 3rd annual Winter Wonder Fest, a family-friendly community event open to all children, families, and educators to celebrate the holiday season and receive essential goods.

Annamaria Orlandi 11/21/24 Annamaria Orlandi 11/21/24

Neighborhood Villages Releases Case Study on Early Education Apprenticeship Program During National Apprenticeship Week

In recognition of National Apprenticeship Week, Neighborhood Villages released a case study on its early childhood education (ECE) Registered Apprenticeship Program that illustrates how apprenticeship programs help address the child care workforce crisis.

Annamaria Orlandi 11/13/24 Annamaria Orlandi 11/13/24

ICYMI: Neighborhood Villages Hosts Film Screening of Child Care Documentary in Dorchester

The Boston-based nonprofit hosted the Massachusetts premiere of “Make a Circle” at the Strand Theatre

Florence Forges 9/5/24 Florence Forges 9/5/24

Beyond the Pod: Addressing the Housing Crisis

Episode three of our hit podcast “No One Is Coming To Save Us” takes on the issue of housing. We hear firsthand experience from Caitlin Liversidge who became pregnant and homeless last year and has since moved through transitional housing into her own apartment with her healthy two-month-old daughter.

Annamaria Orlandi 9/5/24 Annamaria Orlandi 9/5/24

Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates National Leadership in Making Child Care More Affordable and Accessible

Massachusetts only state to continue funding child care stabilization grants at same level federal government did.

Annamaria Orlandi 8/22/24 Annamaria Orlandi 8/22/24

Boston Non-Profit Neighborhood Villages Announces Season 4 of Hit Podcast About Child Care Crisis

New Season of “No One is Coming to Save Us,” is Co-Produced with Lemonada Media.

Annamaria Orlandi 8/9/24 Annamaria Orlandi 8/9/24

Americans are shelling out thousands per month on childcare. Private equity could be making the crisis worse.

These services share one key characteristic: because they are essential, there is constant demand and people are prepared to pay handsomely for them. “Child care is something that families need in order to work,” says Elizabeth Leiwant, director of government relations at Neighborhood Villages.

Florence Forges 8/9/24 Florence Forges 8/9/24

Mass. Takes Major Step Toward Child Care Reform

State sets ambitious framework for addressing one of its biggest challenges

Florence Forges 7/29/24 Florence Forges 7/29/24

Neighborhood Villages Celebrates FY25 State Budget

Signed Budget Strengthens Early Education and Care

Annamaria Orlandi 7/19/24 Annamaria Orlandi 7/19/24

Neighborhood Villages Applauds Early Education Investments in FY25 State Budget Compromise

Proposal Includes $1.52 Billion For Early Education and Care, Makes C3 Grant Program Permanent

Annamaria Orlandi 7/16/24 Annamaria Orlandi 7/16/24

Do You Have an Idea for Early Education?

Zaentz Early Education Initiative looks for fresh ideas to transform the early education landscape

Annamaria Orlandi 6/28/24 Annamaria Orlandi 6/28/24

Governor Healey And Commerce Secretary Raimondo Rally For Child Care Reform At Innovation Summit

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey took the podium alongside U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo at the inaugural National Child Care Innovation Summit.

Annamaria Orlandi 6/19/24 Annamaria Orlandi 6/19/24

Brain-Building Tips for Parents and Caregivers

Early Learning Nation magazine asked leaders and experts, “How can parents and caregivers make this a playful learning summer?” Here are their responses.

Annamaria Orlandi 6/11/24 Annamaria Orlandi 6/11/24

The U.N.’s International Day of Play vs. “An Inhuman World”

Inspired by this research, Neighborhood Villages recently launched a new play-based curriculum in partnership with the LEGO Foundation and Boston Public Schools. “In early childhood, play is learning,” says Binal Patel, chief program officer.