Early Childhood and Childcare

The following organizations devote efforts to the support of infants and young children and may offer care in parent absence, advocacy, injury prevention, and social and creativity development programs.

Note: Career Services Office offers no endorsement of and assumes no liability for the currency, accuracy, or availability of any information on these sites.

Bright Horizons, Boston, MA
Operates network of dedicated back-up child centers and manages back-up care programs within full-service centers.

Children's Aid Society, New York, NY
Provides a broad spectrum of health, education, recreation and emergency services to New York City's neediest children and families.

Children's Defense Fund, Washington, DC
Educates the nation about children's needs and encourages prevention against sickness, delinquency, school dropouts, and family breakdown.

Children's National Medical Center, Washington, DC
Excels in care, advocacy, research and education that enhances the health and well-being of children regionally, nationally and internationally.

Children's Safety Network (CSN), Newton, MA; Washington, DC
Serves as resource center for child injury prevention professionals.

Crossway Community, Inc, Washington, DC
Promotes learning, creativity, and community for families of all ethnic and economic backgrounds with a focus on outreach to low-income, at-risk families.

Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ), New York, NY
Works to enhance the quality of life for children and families in some of New York City's most devastated neighborhoods.

Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (MSPCC), Boston, MA
Protects and promotes the rights and well-being of children and families.

YMCA, Boston, MA
Dedicates resources to improving community life and offering programs to help all reach their full potential.

YWCA, Boston, MA
Creates opportunities for women's growth, leadership, and common vision of peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all people.

Zero to Three/National Center for Clinical Infant Program, Washington, DC
Strengthens and supports families, practitioners and communities in promoting the healthy development of babies and toddlers.