Pathways For Children Inc

Pathways for children has dept of early education and care contracts to provide childcare for income eligible families and families involved with the dept of children and families. In fy24, pathways provided up to 10 hours a day of childcare year round for 36 preschoolers, 78 school age children and 12 toddlers. Enrollment increased from fy23 to fy24 in all 3 programs. Eligible families have parents working, engaged in job search, enrolled in a degree program or working with dcf on parent goals. The comprehensive educational programs include recreational and enrichment activities including field trips for school age children, referrals for special services and family support. Combined with head start, these programs provide a continuum of care for children from age one to age 11 in our gloucester center.