“The thing to remember is that you and your time are the most valuable things to a child.” 
Dr. Patricia K. Kuhl
The Boston Family Engagement Network is a citywide coalition focused on raising awareness about the importance of family engagement in the life of a young child.

We are parents, caregivers, community partners, early educators and family support workers who are invested in ensuring that beginning at birth, all young children have access to a quality educational experience whether at home, in school, or in child care, that supports all areas of their development.
Our work is funded by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care’s Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant.
​All services are free of charge to families. 

Neighborhood Centers

Across the city of Boston, there are a wealth of resources and services for families in our local neighborhoods. Our Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) Neighborhood Agents are available five days a week to get you connected. All are welcome to call or contact us for services. Your family does not have to be enrolled with the agency and there are no income restrictions to access these free community resources. 

Caregiver-Child Playgroups AND Welcome Baby visits

Playgroups are for families with young children ages 3 months to 4.9 years of age. They nurturing settings for caregivers and young children to learn and play together.  Playgroups are a great place for caregivers to build their nurturing skills and knowledge of healthy child development, connect to other families, and access community resources. 

Ages and Stages Developmental Questionnaire

The Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) provides a quick look at how children are doing in 5 important areas:
  • Communication
  • Gross Motor
  • Fine Motor
  • Problem-Solving
  • Personal-Social
The ASQ can help identify your child’s strengths as well as any areas where your child may need support.