The Massachusetts Association of Community Action Programs (MASSCAP) received a Synergy Initiative Implementation Year 1 grant of $500,141 in 2022 for READYGO (Readying Educators And Developing Young Children for Great Outcomes) to maximize the experiences and number of children receiving early education services.  READYGO is an early education/Head Start workforce development initiative to increase educators’ capacity to deliver trauma-informed care and to maximize the experiences and number of children receiving early education services.  The partnering agencies are Making Opportunity Count (MOC), Worcester Community Action Council (WCAC), and the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.

2022 – Implementation, Year 1	$500,141
2021 – Pilot Grant	$317,559
2020 – Planning Grant	$215,500
Total	$1,033,200

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◊ MASSCAP Announces Early Education/Care Workforce Development Initiative READYGO:  Readying Educators & Developing Young Children for Great Outcomes
MASSCAP Press Release, February 7, 2020