Massachusetts FY2027 Budget: What You Need to Know

Budgets are a statement of values. At Neighborhood Villages we are committed to making sure the Massachusetts state budget reflects the needs of families with young children, early educators, and everyone impacted by the child care sector. 

This is your ONE-STOP information hub for all Massachusetts FY2027 budget related information pertaining to the early education and child care sector and its impact on children, families, and educators.

As the budget season progresses, we will share key information, events, and other resources coinciding with each step of the budget process:

Our Response to Governor Healey’s FY2027 Budget Proposal

Press Statement

Neighborhood Villages applauds Governor Maura Healey’s commitment to early education in the Fiscal Year 2027 budget proposal

Learn more

Fact Sheet

Read our fact sheet breaking down the top line items related to early childhood education in the budget

Read the Fact Sheet

Brief

Our detailed budget brief outlines what is included in the Governor’s budget proposal for early education

Study the Brief

Attend Our Budget Breakdown Webinars

Join Neighborhood Villages and Strategies for Children on Wednesday, February 11 from 6:30pm - 7:30pm on Zoom for the second of four events: Budget Breakdown: Governor Maura Healey's Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 State Budget Proposal. Together, we will review Governor Maura Healey's Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 state budget proposal and gain a better understanding for the Massachusetts state budget process, the impact on funding for early education and care, and what you can do to advocate for a stronger early childhood system across the Commonwealth.

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Follow the budget process and stay up to date on all things Massachusetts Early Education Policy with Neighborhood Villages’ monthly Policy Pulse.