Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative

Hours of operation

Monday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Contact

Jennifer Baily
Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative Coordinator
jbaily@challiance.org
617-665-3812

Location

119 Windsor St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
United States

The Port

Additional information

Offering parent workshops, one-on-one literacy visits, playgroups, StoryWalks, programs especially for dads and book giveaways through three programs: 1) Let's Talk! which helps parents and child care providers support the early literacy development of young children 2) Cambridge Dads which supports dads and 3) Pathways to Family Success which helps immigrant parents understand the U.S. school system, support learning, and connect to services.

Current programs

Cambridge Dads

Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative and Center for Families

Cambridge Dads was created to increase fatherhood engagement in programming. The program strives to ensure dads are engaged, informed, and feel supported in their role as parents.

Winter Playgroups at Home Series!

Center for Families and Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative

January 25 – March 22

Join the Center for Families and the Agenda for Children for our Winter 2021 Playgroups at Home Series!

Early Language and Literacy at Home Series: Dads and Moms Make a Difference! A 4-part virtual series for Cambridge parents with children birth to 4 years

Center for Families and Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative

January 26 – February 23

Have children birth to 4 years at home? Need new ideas for things to do with them?

Let's Talk! One-on-One Literacy Visits

Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative

We visit moms and dads of young children at home or another convenient location to share information about early literacy development, talking and reading with children, and community resources.

Let's Talk! Weekly Text Tips

Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative

Receive a tip via text each week about activities and events around Cambridge as well as tips for supporting children's literacy development.

Show past programs.:

Pathways to Family Success- CANCELED until further notice

Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative, Cambridge Housing Authority, Cambridge Public Health Department, and Center for Families

North Cambridge

Pathways to Family Sucess is a free program that supports immigrant families to better understand the U.S. school system, support their children's learning, and connect to community resources.

Show past events.:

Managing Screen-Time with Young Children

Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative and Center for Families

Mid Cambridge

A 2-part series for Cambridge dads and moms with children birth to 5 years.

VIRTUAL: Cambridge Dads Talk!

Center for Families and Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative

Join us virtually on Saturday mornings for a cup of coffee or tea and discussion with other dads!

Dads & Kids Cook

Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative and Center for Families

Cambridgeport and The Port

Come have a great time cooking with your kids and meeting other dad and their kids!

Cambridge Family Literacy Fun Day!

Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative, Center for Families, Cambridge Public Schools, Cambridge Public Library, and Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP)

Mid Cambridge

Come celebrate National Family Literacy Month at the 23rd Annual Cambridge Family Literacy Fun Day at City Hall!

Fatherhood Buzz

Center for Families and Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative

Come with your child to get a free haircut, books, and engage in arts and crafts.

Dads & Kids BBQ

Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative and Center for Families

North Cambridge

Hold the date for a day of fun, arts & crafts, BBQ, and fatherhood! Connect with other fathers in the community as the summer winds down into a new school year for the kids.

Dads & Kids Reading Challenge

Center for Families and Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative

Starting January 13, Cambridge Dads will be hosting a virtual winter reading challenge!

Dads Talk! Drop-In

Center for Families and Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative

A discussion group for Cambridge dads!

Dads Talk! New Dads

Center for Families and Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative

A discussion group for new Cambridge Dads!

Early Literacy Development: Dads and Moms Make a Difference!

Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative and Center for Families

The Port

A six-part workshop series for Cambridge parents of children birth to 4 years.