Early Childhood Partners CFCE
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      • MONDAYS: "FIRST FRIENDS STORY TIME"
      • TUESDAYS: "STORY TIME YOGA" & "PROCESS ART"
      • WEDNESDAYS: "CTK"
      • THURSDAYS: "LITTLE LEARNERS" & "WENDY'S STORY ART"
      • FRIDAYS: "STORIES&SONGS", "SCIENCE FRIDAYS", & "M IS FOR MUSEUM"
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      • Early Education and Care Programs
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    • Museums & Historical Societies
    • Playgrounds, Parks, & Outdoor Spaces
    • Public Libraries, Town Halls, & Community Centers
    • Resources For EEC Programs/Providers
  • About Us
    • Brain Building In Progress
    • Early Literacy Practices and Models
    • Strengthening Families
    • Strengthening Partnerships
    • Contact Us
  • Programs, Special Events, & More
    • Weekly Programs >
      • MONDAYS: "FIRST FRIENDS STORY TIME"
      • TUESDAYS: "STORY TIME YOGA" & "PROCESS ART"
      • WEDNESDAYS: "CTK"
      • THURSDAYS: "LITTLE LEARNERS" & "WENDY'S STORY ART"
      • FRIDAYS: "STORIES&SONGS", "SCIENCE FRIDAYS", & "M IS FOR MUSEUM"
      • SEASIDE SATURDAYS
    • Special Events
    • Countdown To Kindergarten >
      • CTK Calendar
    • Developmental Screenings
    • Registration
  • Learning At Home
    • Antiracism
    • Early Literacy
    • Educational Games
    • Fine Motor Skills
    • Self Care For Parents/Caregivers
    • Self-Help Skills
    • Sensory Play
    • Social-Emotional Learning
    • Songs, Rhymes, & Bounces for LapBabies
    • Speech & Language Development
    • STEM/STEAM
    • Supplies, Recipes, & Suggestions
  • Community Resources
    • COVID-19 Resources
    • Early Education & Care Resources For Families >
      • Early Education and Care Programs
      • After School Programs
      • Children with Special Needs
    • Health & Safety Resources
    • Housing, Legal, Financial, Fuel & Food
    • Local Events Calendars & Things To Do
    • Museums & Historical Societies
    • Playgrounds, Parks, & Outdoor Spaces
    • Public Libraries, Town Halls, & Community Centers
    • Resources For EEC Programs/Providers
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COVID-19 ​INFORMATION AND RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES
If you need assistance finding food, paying for housing bills, or other essential services, visit mass211.org or Dial 2-1-1 to speak to someone who can help.  
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Dial 2-1-1 from any land line or cell phone in Massachusetts 24/7 with translation available in 150+ languages for information and referrals. 

Are you impacted by COVID-19 and need assistance?  Please click HERE.


The Basics​
​The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health
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Massachusetts Office of Early Education and Care
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Hamilton, MA Board of Health
Wenham, MA Board of Health
Essex, MA Board of Health
MBTS, MA Board of Health
Massachusetts  COVID-19 Vaccination Phases
COVID-19 Vaccine Availability/Vaccine Locations
COVID Data Tracker

Early Education and Care 
EEC Licensed Child Care Search
Community Resources For Families
Early Childhood Services and Resources For Families


Financial Help
Action Inc.
Internet Options for Low-Income Families​​
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Meal Sites and Distribution​
 ACORD Food Pantry 
The Open Door 

​WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) 978-374-2191 ​or apply online HERE.​
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Project Bread's Food Source  1-800-645-8333
HWRSD and MERSD Food Service 

Health and Safety
Parents Helping Parents of Massachusetts
HandHold MA
Network of Care Massachusetts

Massachusetts Crisis Hotlines
CDC: Mental Health and Coping During COVID-19
Maintaining Emotional Health and Well-Being
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Parenting Self Care
Living and Entertainment
Parents Helping Parents of Massachusetts
Parenting and Self-Care
How To Work From Home Without Losing Your Sanity
​How You And Your Kids Can De-Stress During Coronavirus
National Parent Hotline
Managing Stress During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Health and Wellness Apps Offering Free Services


Parenting During COVID-19
Hamilton Wenham Regional School District
Manchester Essex Regional School District​
Insight, Advice, and Tips from Boston Children's Hospital 

Helping Kids Through The Pandemic Winter
87 Fun Things To Do At Home To Help You Avoid COVID Cabin Fever
Social Stories That Help Kids Understand Our "New Normal"
Tips for Parents of Newborns

Massachusetts Children’s Trust Resources for Families
EEC ReOpening Guide For Parents 

Why Are People Wearing Masks?
Overcoming Mask Fears
Mindfulness Activities & Tips for Children and Teens
Talking About COVID-19 With Children
​Easing Children's Fears About COVID-19
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 Sally The Puppet Talks About Going Back To School
Click here to Download our Back To School Social Story Template
​​Not finding what you are looking for? 
Please click on the "Community Resources" section of this website for additional resources, ​
or call Early Childhood Partners at 978-468-5489
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Early Childhood Partners programs are funded by the Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) grant awarded to Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) serving Hamilton, Wenham, Manchester, and Essex.  All educational and non-academic programs, activities and employment opportunities at Hamilton-Wenham RSD are offered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, age and/or, disability, and any other class or characteristic
​protected by law.

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Early Childhood Partners CFCE

You are your child's first and most important teacher.  We are here to support you in that journey. 

Contact

E. Paige Menchini, MSW, LICSW
Early Childhood Partners
​Program Coordinator
978-468-5489
​e.menchini@hwschools.net