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ParentChild+ Receives Historic Increase to $4M in Massachusetts FY23 State Budget
BOSTON, MA – On July 28th, Governor Baker signed into law the FY23 Massachusetts state budget, which includes a historic increase for ParentChild+ programming, bringing its total state budget funding to $4M. This over 20% increase from FY22 will support expansion into new MA communities, increased capacity at its 42 existing sites, and compensation for the dedicated ParentChild+ home visiting staff.
Senate supporter and budget champion Senator Joan Lovely said, “We have worked hard for many sessions to continue to increase funding for this vital program, which positively impacts thousands of families and children across the Commonwealth. I am honored to continue fighting for ParentChild+ and thrilled by this historic increase in funding.”
Chairman Tony Cabral, longtime House champion for the program, also underscored his gratitude to the legislature for funding this critical program, and added, “MA has been rightfully prioritizing early education and care, including educators’ salaries. We look forward to ensuring that as we continue those conversations, early learning and home visiting programs like ParentChild continue to be a part of these conversations.”
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Media Contact:
Ricardo Abreu, ParentChild+ Development & Communications Coordinator
Phone: 516.883.7480 Email: rabreu@parentchildplus.org
About ParentChild+
ParentChild+ focuses on supporting school readiness for families living in communities furthest from opportunity. Through an international network of program sites, ParentChild+ works one-on-one with families and home-based child care providers to prepare children for school and life success. Highly trained Early Learning Specialists visit twice-weekly working with parents and caregivers to support reading, conversation, and play activities and enhance adult-child interaction. Since 1965, ParentChild+ has been assisting local partners in replicating and expanding this proven program, supporting children on a path to equal possibilities from the start and strengthening families and communities. For more information, please visit www.parentchildplus.org.
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