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The Caregiver Council was created in response to feedback from Cambridge caregivers and families. Caregivers identified that they wanted more opportunities to inform decisions made by the Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) related to afterschool / Out-of-School Time processes, programs, and outreach strategies. DHSP deeply understands the need for a caregiver–centered, transparent, and collaborative process to inform decision making related to the City's Out-of-School Time and afterschool programs and processes. Partnership between DHSP staff and caregivers is also critical to defining how racial equity and economic justice come to life through DHSP’s work.
The first Caregiver Council was formed in 2023 and served through June 2024. The community-led Council represented a diverse group of Cambridge caregivers who participated in DHSP decision-making processes, attended community events, and conducted outreach to engage more Cambridge parents and caregivers - especially those who historically are underserved or experience barriers to access. Caregiver Council members are compensated for their time.
Learn more about the Caregiver Council for DHSP.
If you have questions about the Caregiver Council for DHSP, please contact askdhsp@cambridgema.gov or 617-349-6200.
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