Key Recommendations The Cherish Every Child Initiative has identified eight recommendations that emerged following a 15-month process of convening various members of the community who are engaged in, or concerned about the status of Springfield’s children. This community strategic plan outlines what it will take for every child in Springfield and their families to have access to the health, education, emotional, social, and recreational supports they need. The recommendations seek to build on the existing strengths in the community and are focused on developing an integrated and comprehensive system of high quality early childhood services. Click here to download Cherish Every Child's Action Plan for Springfield's Youngest Children (PDF). The eight recommendations are: - Strengthen and coordinate services to families
- Ensure early childhood education and care for all children, aged five and under
- Strengthen the early childhood workforce
- Promote and sustain programs to optimize the health and well-being of young children and their families
- Raise incomes for the families of young children
- Encourage recreational and cultural enrichment
- Establish quality of life indicators for Springfield’s young children and collect and disseminate reliable data on their status
- Develop a community awareness campaign
Contact:
For questions on Cherish Every Child: please call Sally Fuller, Project Director @ 413-734-8336 X16 |
