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Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative

Free early literacy program for all families in Cambridge with children birth to 8 years.

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

617-665-3812

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.

Location

119 Windsor St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
United States

The Port

Last updated August 19, 2020.

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Upcoming programs

Program

Cambridge Dads

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.

Program

Playgroups at Home Series!

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Join the Center for Families and the Agenda for Children for our Fall 2020 Playgroups at Home Series!

Program

Pathways to Family Success

North Cambridge

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.

Program

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

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.

Program

Let's Talk! Weekly Text Tips

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

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Program

Pathways to Family Success- CANCELED until further notice

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.

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Event

Managing Screen-Time with Young Children

Mid Cambridge

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

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VIRTUAL: Cambridge Dads Talk!

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

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Dads & Kids Cook

Cambridgeport and The Port

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

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Cambridge Family Literacy Fun Day!

Mid Cambridge

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

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Fatherhood Buzz

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

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Dads & Kids Reading Challenge

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

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Dads & Kids BBQ

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.

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Early Literacy Development: Dads and Moms Make a Difference!

The Port

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