Community Care for Kids works to empower parents to make the best child care choice for their families.

Information and Referral
Whether you are a brand new parent just exploring child care options, a parent of a child who needs after school care, or are looking for a certain type of child care provider, Community Care for Kids is your single access point of information. Services are available to families of all income levels. Call (617) 471-6473 x175 to speak with a Family Specialist and:

• Obtain referrals of licensed child care providers
• Learn how to recognize a quality program
• Receive information about appropriate resources for your special needs child
• Receive referrals to other social services
• NEW! Receive information about services for children with special needs
• Use our Online Referral Form for referrals to providers in your town!
• NEW! Parent Workshops

Child Care Subsidies
Community Care for Kids oversees the waiting list for financial assistance and manages a variety of child care subsidies for low income families on the South Shore. Working families who meet income and service need guidelines; those who are transition from public assistance to training and education or work or who are homeless may be eligible for financial assistance to help them pay for the cost of child care.

Quincy Family Network
The Quincy Family Network (QFN) is a partnership of Quincy parents and agencies working together to provide educational programs, playgroups, support services, and information and referrals for all Quincy families with children ages birth through four (4) years. Quincy Family Network Programs include:
 Parents Page; a monthly newsletter
 Parent to Parent Program – newborn home visits, infant and toddler playgroups
 Step One Early Intervention integrated playgroups
 Asian American Service Association – outreach programs and ESOL classes
 Neighborhood Center program for parents with children through age 4
 Parent focused programs including single mother’s group
 Referrals to social and educational services
 Opportunities for parent involvement and leadership.

"Good Beginnings Make All the Difference"