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Watch this short video to learn more about our Shared Services MA initiative and how it supports family childcare educators, children and families.

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Shared Services provides the most comprehensive collection of guidance and resources available for early childhood educators in Massachusetts. From business management templates to engaging with families, volume discounts on essential supplies and services to advice from our experts, you’ll find it as a member of Shared Services!

Shared Services MA: Focus on Family Childcare

United Way’s effort focuses specifically on family childcare (FCC) educators serving low-income children, most of whom are women. Many speak a primary language other than English which increases their ability to provide culturally-responsive childcare to young children from families of similar ethnicities who speak the same language yet often limits their access to resources. While most FCC educators are trained in early childhood pedagogy, they lack the training and support other types of entrepreneurs receive - from basic business practices like budgeting and recordkeeping to industry-specific issues like rate-setting.

SHARED SERVICES EVALUATION

Shared Services Evaluation

Shared Services SHERO

What is a SHERO? A SHERO is a woman admired or idealized for her courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a heroine. Come see who won this months award.

SHERO of the Month

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A key benefit of Shared Services membership is access to supplies at volume discounts. Find out how to get cleaning and other supplies at a reduced price.

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