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Partnerships for Children are funded by grants from the Massachusetts
Department of Education. Any community in the state may apply for
funds. The Department of Education decides how much money each
community may apply for.
Over 300 communities in Massachusetts now have Community Partnership programs. The Wachusett Community Partnership for Children includes the towns of Holden, Paxton, Princeton, Rutland and Sterling. |
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The Lead Agent for the grant, Child Works Child Care Center, Inc. of Holden, is responsible for the administration of the grant funds. | ||||
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| Provider Information | The Community Partnership council decides how the money is spent. The Wachusett Community Partnership council has 29 members, including 17 child care providers (8 centers and 9 family providers), public school principals, parents, and community members such as children's librarians. The council meets monthly and votes on how funds will be spent. | ||||
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Not right away. The 21 voting members are nominated by the council and serve for one year, with the option of one renewal. | ||||
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About half of the money goes to subsidize child care tuition for working parents of preschoolers who meet the income guidelines. The rest goes to training for parents and child care providers, program supplies for participating active providers, family enrichment programs and resources and materials for parents and child care professionals at area libraries. | ||||
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