Partner Organizations

Strategic partners in the StrongStart initiative include the UMass Donahue Institute; representatives from family child care, early education, and out-of-school-time programs; the community college Career Pathways grantees; other professional development providers; and leaders in the sector.

We especially thank these partners in the StrongStart initiative:

• UMass Donahue Institute

• Holyoke Community College

• The Community Group

• Child Development and Education, Inc.

• Start Early (formerly the Ounce of Prevention)

• Massachusetts Afterschool Partnership

• United Way

• The Pyramid Model Consortium