Community
Working with our Community
Creating stronger communities through collaboration, advocacy, and shared care.
At Cape Cod Children’s Place, community engagement means building real, meaningful relationships—with families, local organizations, and regional leaders. Together, we share ideas, deepen inclusion, and strengthen the supports available to children and caregivers across the Cape.
Through advisory councils, service partnerships, and everyday conversations, we work to create a community that feels more connected, empowered, and responsive.
Early Childhood Councils
Join a council near you
Meetings are open, friendly, and a great way to stay connected
Our Early Childhood Councils bring families, educators, and community partners together to share ideas and strengthen early childhood supports across the Cape. These conversations help shape our programs and ensure our work reflects the real needs and voices of our community. Everyone is welcome—your perspective matters.
Click on the buttons below to open council details:
Lower/Mid-Cape - Early Childhood Advisory Council
Towns:
- Barnstable
- Dennis
- Yarmouth
- Brewster
- Orleans
- Eastham
- Wellfleet
- Truro
- Provincetown
Virtual, 6–7 PM
Dates:
6/21/26
Contact:
Liz Dempsey
Monomoy - Early Childhood Council
Towns:
- Chatham
- Harwich
Dates:
10/2/25
11/6/25
1/8/26
2/5/26
3/5/26
4/2/26
5/7/26
Hybrid, 6–7 PM
at Harwich Elementary.
Contact:
Lucy Gilmore
Cape & Islands - Early Learning Network
Towns:
Regional (Cape-wide)
Dates:
9/25/25
11/20/25
1/22/26
3/26/26
5/21/26
Hybrid, 1 PM – 2:30 PM
Third Thursday – every other month
Contact:
Cindy Horgan
Coaching & Professional Development
WELLSPRING COACHING
Wellspring offers coaching, professional development, classroom support, and tools that help caregivers and educators nurture resilience and social-emotional wellness in young children.
Contact Cindy Horgan to learn more:
Professional Development & Trainings
Community Partners
At Cape Cod Children’s Place, we work closely with local organizations to strenghten early childhood supports, expand access to essential resources, and build a more connected community for families across the Cape. These partnerships help us share knowledge, coordinate care and ensure that children and caregivers receive the support they need, when they need it.
Learn how we can partner:
Our Partners:
