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Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE)

Family activities, early learning opportunities, and community connections for children from birth through age 6. CFCE helps parents and caregivers build strong foundations for their children through play, literacy, and family engagement.

About CFCE

At Making Opportunity Count, our Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) program provides free resources, activities, and support for families with children from birth to age 6. We partner with parents, caregivers, and local organizations to strengthen early learning, support healthy child development, and connect families to the community.

Through playgroups, parent workshops, early literacy events, and referrals to local resources, CFCE helps families feel confident, supported, and connected—building strong foundations for children to thrive in school and life.

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Our Services

Our CFCE includes playgroups, parent education, early literacy events, and community connections—helping families with young children learn, grow, and thrive.

Playgroups

Interactive playgroups for children and caregivers encourage learning through play, socialization, and school readiness.

Parent Education & Support

Workshops and resources on child development, positive parenting, and navigating early childhood services.

Early Literacy & School Readiness

Story times, book giveaways, and activities designed to spark a love of reading and prepare children for success in school.

Community Connections 

Referrals to childcare, health, and family resources, along with community events that help families build connections and support networks.

Get Started

Join a Playgroup or Workshop:

Explore our upcoming events to find playgroups, workshops, and activities for you and your child. Programs are designed to support early learning, connection, and fun for families.

Connect with a Family Specialist:

Call us at 978-355-0266 or email CFCE@mocinc.org to speak with a Family Specialist. We’ll help you find the right programs, answer your questions, and connect you to helpful resources.

Frequently Asked Questions

All families with children from birth through age 6 are welcome, free of charge.

Some activities require registration due to space; others are open drop-in. Check our calendar for details.

CFCE services and activities are always free for families.

Family Program Coordinators provide referrals to childcare, early intervention, parenting support, and other local resources.

Our Impact

In 2025, CFCE supported 150 families through playgroups, parent education, early literacy activities, and more!

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Location Information

The CFCE connects families to free playgroups, parent workshops, and early learning resources, while coordinating referrals across North Central Massachusetts.

CFCE Program

601 River Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
Tel: 978-355-0266
Email: CFCE@mocinc.org 

Services Provided

  • Free playgroups for children birth through age 6
  • Parent education workshops and resources
  • Literacy events and school readiness activities
  • Referrals to childcare, health, and family services
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MOC’s Coordinated Family and Community Engagement is a program of Making Opportunity Count and is funded by the Department of Early Education and Care.

Have questions? Need help?
Let’s get in touch.

We’re here to answer any questions you have. Just reach out and a Making Opportunity Count employee will be happy to chat about how our organization can support you.

Phone: 978-355-0266
Email: CFCE@mocinc.org

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