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The FY2017 Early Education and Out of School Time (EEOST) Grant Program has begun. This program awards grants, of up to one million dollars ($1,000,000), to large group early education and out of school time programs for...

Annie Walsh first got involved with Aspire Developmental Services when her twins, Maeve and Myles, needed early intervention care. Aspire provides early intervention services to children who have, or are at risk for, ...

North Shore Bank recently presented Aspire Developmental Services with a check for $1,160, the proceeds donated by bank employees as part of their weekly “Jeans Day” program. Pictured from left, Tina Bohondoney, Nort...

It took less than two weeks for 60 children to fill the Valley Opportunity Council's newly rebuilt early childcare center after it opened in late August. "The demand for slots is overwhelming," said Stephen C. Huntley...

Two Community Development Nonprofits Receive $1.3M August 19, 2016 — The Community Economic Development Assistance Corporation, a public-private community development finance institution that provides financial resour...

CEDAC Provides $1.3M In Funding To Support Boston Housing And Child Care Aug 19, 2016 The Community Economic Development Assistance Corporation (CEDAC) recently approved acquisition and predevelopment loans totalin...

LYNN SCHOOL GETS A REASON TO ASPIRE A rendering of Aspire Developmental Services’ plan to convert the former O’Keefe School on Franklin Street into an early intervention center. BY PAUL HALLORAN LYNN — Aspir...

For Immediate Release - June 14, 2016 Baker-Polito Administration Awards $3.6 Million in Grants for Facilities Development to Increase Quality in Early Education Programs WEBSTER – The Baker-Polito Administratio...

REVERE — There’s a new place in town for kids to hang out. For Kids Only Afterschool (FKO) held its grand opening Friday at its new Youth In Motion facility in Revere. Construction crews broke ground on the $2.8 mil...

U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren met with city leaders Monday to discuss a range of issues, from affordable housing to transportation improvements, praising efforts made in these areas and pledging to advocate for the city at ...

As she retires from the field, Mav Pardee of Children’s Investment Fund reflects on the importance of creating high-quality, supportive environments for early childhood learning. Quality is a shared concern among many ...

Catholic Charites' president joined community members and state and local officials for the Oct. 26 grand reopening of Catholic Charities Lynn Child Care Center, which recently underwent a $2.6 million renovation. Amo...