Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care
FY2007
Department of Early Education and Care
Massachusetts Family Network
Fund Code: 296
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Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care
Name of Program: Massachusetts Family Network
Purpose:
FY2007
Fund Code: 296
The Massachusetts Family Network program (MFN) strives to create collaborative,
comprehensive, high quality networks of family support services that are free of
charge, culturally sensitive, welcoming, and accessible to all families with young
children (prenatal through 3 years old). MFN programs build on the strengths of
parents (and other adults in the parenting role), and existing resources in the
community to cultivate leadership and develop inter-family relationships and support.
The purpose of this grant is to support the continuation of the Massachusetts Family
Network program in the development and implementation of various models of parent
outreach, education, and support that are effective with families with young children.
Eligibility:
This is a continuation grant. The 42 lead agencies that received MFN grants in FY 2006
are eligible to apply for grant funds.
A lead agency or subcontracted provider subject to EEC licensure shall be awarded funds
only if it is in substantial compliance with applicable EEC regulations.
The lead agency and all subcontracted providers must comply with all applicable statutes,
regulations, policies, and procedures, inclusive of any changes made as a result of enacted
legislation, duly promulgated regulations, or policies enacted by the Board and
Department of Early Education and Care.
Funding:
The amount of funds for which each MFN lead agency is eligible to apply is specified in
Attachment G, subject to appropriation in the FY 2007 state budget.
Fund Use:
Through direct services, referrals, and subcontracts with community providers, funds must
be used to provide, at a minimum, the following program components: an accessible
space to implement program activities (e.g., a family center); home visits; child
development information; health and developmental screening; adult education; family
literacy activities; family and community events; parent education and support groups;
leadership opportunities; assistance with meeting basic needs; playgroups, including
integrated playgroups in collaboration with Early Intervention programs; and support of
local coalition building activities.
Project Duration:
7/1/2006 - 6/30/2007
Program Unit:
Family Education and Outreach
Contact:
Claire Brady Claire.Brady@massmail.state.ma.us
Phone Number:
(781) 338-6363
Date Due:
June 9, 2006 Proposals must be received at the Department by 4:30 p.m. on the date due.
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Required Forms:
Submission
Instructions:
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Part I – General – Standard Application for Program Grants
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Part II – Budget Detail Pages (Include both pages.) Subcontracted agencies must
submit FY 2007 budget detail pages in addition to the lead agency’s budget detail
pages.
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Part III – Required Program Information
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Part IV –Required Statistical Information
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Attachment A: Program Contact Information
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Attachment B: MFN Council Sign-Off Sheet
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Attachment C: Statement of Assurance
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Attachment D: MFN Required Program Components
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Attachment E: FY 2006 and FY 2007 Budget Summary by MFN Program Objective
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Attachment F: Additional Required Program Information
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Attachment G: FY 2007 Funding Eligibility Amounts, subject to appropriation in FY
2007 State Budget
******PLEASE NOTE: SUBMISSION REQUIRES E-MAILING AND MAILING
PORTIONS OF THIS RFR****
Applicants must mail:
1. STANDARD CONTRACT FORM / APPLICATION FOR PROGRAM
GRANTS with original signatures (one signed copy)
2. COUNCIL SIGN OFF SHEET with original signatures
TO:
Nermina Peric
Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care
350 Main Street – 4th Floor
Malden, MA 02148
Applicants must e-mail:
One complete copy of this application to the following email address:
eecgrants@massmail.state.ma.us.
Please include “MFN RFR” and the name of your Lead Agency in the subject line of the
email message.
As stated above, the Standard Contract Form /Application for Program Grants, the
Council Sign Off Sheet must be mailed in with original signatures and will not be
accepted electronically.
How to get
assistance:
If you have questions or concerns about this grant application, please call Claire Brady at
781-338-6363. The general number for the Malden Office of Early Education and Care is
(781) 338-6364.
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STANDARD APPLICATION FOR FY2007 PROGRAM GRANTS (Part I and II)
INSTRUCTIONS
May 2006
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS-PARTS I-1V
Part I, A-C: General Descriptor Information
A separate signature page signed by an authorized signatory will be needed for each program unit.
Required information includes:
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applicant agency: name, address, and telephone number;
source and type of funding being applied for;
start and end dates of the grant programs;
the original signature of the authorized signatory; and
date signed.
Part II: Project Expenditures
The Budget Detail Page (Part II) has been revised to include applicant agency contact person information and
fiscal contact information.
Specific budgetary information presented in an object of expenditure or line item format and containing sufficient
sub-line item information to comply with the relevant laws is required.
Grant recipients must do the following:
 Maintain separate and auditable records for each project;
 Maintain time and attendance records to support;
 Maintain time distribution records for salaries and wages of employees that are chargeable to more than
one grant program; and
 Administer funds in compliance with relevant federal, state and local laws, regulations, and/or policies,
including but not limited to 815 CMR 2.00 et. seq.
Program Narrative and Statistical Information (Parts III and IV)
Part III: Program Narrative
The program narrative section, including detailed program information required by law or regulations that govern
the grant program, may be required.
See individual Request for Responses to determine which type of program information is needed.
Part IV: Statistical Information
If applicable, see Part IV of the Request for Responses to determine the grant programs that require statistical
information.
PART I - GENERAL DESCRIPTOR INFORMATION – SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS
A. Legal name and address of applicant agency.
B. Application for program funding: Indicate the amount of funding being applied for in the AMOUNT
REQUESTED column and enter total amount requested.
C. The appropriate and responsible representative (i.e., the superintendent, collaborative director, or chief executive
officer of an agency) must sign the certification, indicating his/her typed name, title, and the date signed. In the
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absence of the above named officials, an assistant superintendent or similar administrator, depending on the
agency, may sign provided that he/she has been appropriately delegated this authority.
PART II PROJECT EXPENDITURES – DETAIL INFORMATION – SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS
The budgetary section of the Standard Application contains financial information to support project expenditures.
Its purpose is to provide budgetary information, using a line item or object of expenditure format. Section II-B, the
Budget Detail pages, requires detailed information for the sub-lines of each project. All amounts on budget lines
must be rounded to whole dollars; no cents allowed.
If the space provided on the detail page is insufficient to supply the requested information, attach additional sheets
as necessary. However, please make every effort to use only the space provided. Many programs now require a
budget narrative to accompany the Part II, Budget Detail pages.
There is sufficient detail in the budget format to cover most costs to be included in a project. However, all
allowable items may not be listed (these can be included under line 8. Other Costs) and certain listed items may not
be allowable under all grant programs. Refer to the Request for Responses or contact the appropriate representative
of the Department if you have any questions regarding particular costs.
Part II Project Expenditures – Budget Detail Pages
APPLICANT AGENCY AND STAFFING CATEGORY INFORMATION: A – I
Please provide all appropriate, requested information.
A.
Fund Code - Request for Proposals Fund Code
B.
Applicant Agency Name – Applicant agencies should provide the full, legal name of the school district or
organization that is applying for grant funds. Names of individuals are not acceptable.
Contact Person – Name of person within the applicant agency that can be contacted regarding
programmatic or budgetary questions.
Address – Applicant agency’s address, including zip code
E-Mail Address – The e-mail address of the applicant agency’s contact person
Fiscal Contact Person - Name of person within the applicant agency that needs to be contacted with the
payment notice and project number of the grant. This is the person who would fill out the Request for
Funds form and is usually employed in the applicant agency’s business office.
Address – The address of the fiscal contact person. Please indicate “same as above” if the applicant
agency’s contact person is also the fiscal contact person. Please include zip code.
E-Mail Address – Fiscal contact person’s e-mail address
C.
Assignment Through Schedule A - Check this box ONLY if this project will be using funds assigned by
more than one agency. A completed Schedule A, with signatures and the amount of funds assigned by each
participating agency, must be attached to this Budget Detail.
D. Staffing Categories - List the title of the staff employed under the project. In identifying the title, attempt
to relate the title to any certification or licensing standards that may be required for the position.
E. Number of Staff - Indicate the actual number of staff (head count) for the positions listed under Staffing
Categories.
F.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) - Summarize and indicate the time funded as a percentage of full time
equivalency for the positions listed under Staffing Categories.
G.
MTRS* (Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System) - For positions listed under Staffing Categories,
check all staff who are members of the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System (MTRS). (Disregard
this requirement for state funded programs.)
H.
Amount - Indicate the amount budgeted for the positions listed under Staffing Categories.
I.
Total - Indicate the subtotal of the amounts for each line item.
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BUDGET LINES ITEMS 1-10
Please provide all requested information.
LINE ITEMS:
1.
Administrators - Supervises project staff and/or directs the project. Costs included under this line item
must be directly attributable to the project and documented. Supervisory staff who may receive a stipend
for grant activities which are over and above their regular responsibilities should be reflected in the Stipend
box.
2.
Instructional/Professional Staff - Staff who provide direct educational/instructional services under the
project. Instructional staff who may receive a stipend for grant activities that are over and above their
regular responsibilities should be reflected in the Stipend box.
3.
Support Staff - Other staff who provide services necessary to support direct educational/instructional
services under the project. Costs included under this line item must be directly attributable to the project
and documented.
4.
Fringe Benefits - If fringe benefits are offered to project staff, these benefits must be granted under
approved plans and be consistent with the applicant agency’s standards for similar costs supported with
non-project funds.
(Federally funded grants only) – Indicate the amount of
Fringe Benefits allocable to the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System
4-a. MA TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
4-b. OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS Other retirement systems, health insurance, FICA
5.
Contractual Services - Services that cannot be provided by other full or part-time staff employed by the
project. Generally, these services are for a short-term period and provide a specific and identifiable product
or service. Recipients must adhere to relevant procurement standards when advertising for or soliciting
potential service providers. Some grant programs may place a limit on expenditures for consultant
services. Applicants should refer to the Request for Responses or agency contact for specific guidance.
Costs for substitutes should be reflected in this budget line.
6.
Supplies and Materials - Costs necessary to carry out the project. Supplies are defined as expendable
personal property having a useful life of less than one year or an acquisition cost of less than $5,000 per
unit.
7.
Travel - Costs for employees on official business incident to the project. Costs must be consistent with the
applicant agency’s standards for similar activities supported with non-project funds.
8.
Other Costs:
Advertising - Costs for newspaper, magazine, radio, television, direct mail, trade paper, or other
advertising provided that the costs are solely for: (a) recruitment of personnel required for the project, (b)
solicitation of bids for procurement of goods or services required for the project.
Maintenance and Repairs - Costs incurred for maintenance or repair of equipment purchased with project
funds necessary to keep it in efficient operating condition.
Memberships and Subscriptions - Costs of membership in civic, business, technical, and professional
organizations provided that: (a) the benefit from the membership is related to the project, (b) the
expenditure is for agency membership, (c) the cost of the membership is reasonably related to the value
received, and (d) the expenditure is not for membership in an organization that devotes a substantial part of
its activities to influencing legislation. Also include here the cost of software licenses.
Printing and Reproduction - Costs incurred for printing and reproduction services necessary for project
administration, including forms, reports, manuals, and/or informational literature.
Transportation - Costs related to the project for pupil travel to and from school, between schools and in
and around school buildings, and/or for appropriate field trips or site visits, etc.
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Telephone/Utilities - Direct costs for telephone/telecommunications service and utility expenses that relate
exclusively to the project.
Rental of Space/Equipment - Direct costs for rental of space/equipment that relate exclusively to the
project, provided that the total cost does not exceed the rental costs for similar space or equipment
supported with non-project funds.
9.
10.
Indirect Costs – Please enter your approved indirect rate and amount on this line.
Equipment - Costs necessary to carry out the project. Grant Equipment is defined as tangible nonexpendable personal property having a useful life of more than one year and an acquisition cost of $5,000
or more per unit.
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Name of Program: Massachusetts Family Network
Fund Code: 296
PART III – REQUIRED PROGRAM INFORMATION
A. FY 2006 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Using the following format, summarize the MFN Council’s accomplishments in FY 2006 based on
the implementation plan submitted in the FY 2006 RFR. (Maximum of three (3) pages.)
Example:
1. Collaboration efforts, including MFN Council development and parent leadership
Goal: To increase parent participation on the Council.
Objective: By June 30, 2006, six parents will be on the Council.
Outcome: Was the goal met? No
 If yes, describe briefly the impact the attainment of this goal has had on the MFN.
 If no, describe briefly the efforts made to attain the goal and any changes made to the goal over
the year. Indicate if efforts to attain of this goal will continue in FY 2007.
In FY 2006, we conducted parent leadership trainings that enabled three parents to join the MFN Council.
Two additional parents who participated in the training have become active members of the outreach
subcommittee but report they are not ready to pursue Council membership at this time. We will continue
to work on this in FY 2007.
Summarize the FY 2006 accomplishments, including a discussion of the following items.
1. Collaboration efforts, including Council development and parent leadership
Goal:
Objective:
Outcome: Was the goal met?
 If yes, describe briefly the impact that the attainment of this goal has had on your MFN program.
 If no, describe briefly the efforts made to attain the goal and any changes made to the goal over
the year. Indicate if efforts to attain of this goal will continue in FY 2007.
2. Program and fiscal management, including staffing
Goal:
Objective:
Outcome: Was the goal met?
 If yes, describe briefly the impact that attainment of this goal has had on your MFN program.
 If no, describe briefly the efforts made to attain the goal and any changes made to the goal over
the year. Indicate if efforts to attain this goal will continue in FY 2007.
3. Evaluation efforts and how the information gathered was used to make changes and
improvements to programming and activities
Goal:
Objective:
Outcome: Was the goal met?
 If yes, describe briefly the impact that the attainment of this goal has had on your MFN program.
 If no, describe briefly the efforts made to attain the goal and any changes made to the goal over
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the year. Indicate if efforts to attain this goal will continue in FY 2007.
Name of Program: Massachusetts Family Network
Fund Code: 296
PART III – REQUIRED PROGRAM INFORMATION – continued
4. Universal outreach efforts to families, including difficult to reach families
Goal:
Objective:
Outcome: Was the goal met?
 If yes, describe briefly the impact that the attainment of this goal has had on your MFN program.
 If no, describe briefly the efforts made to attain this goal and any changes made to the goal over
the year. Indicate if efforts to attain this goal will continue in FY 2007.
5. Barriers and obstacles faced and efforts made to reduce them
Goal:
Objective:
Outcome: Was the goal met?
 If yes, describe briefly the impact that the attainment of this goal has had on your MFN program.
 If no, describe briefly the efforts made to attain this goal and any changes made to the goal over
the year. Indicate if efforts to attain this goal will continue in FY 2007.
6. New program development and other new services
Goal:
Objective:
Outcome: Was the goal met?
 If yes, describe briefly the impact this has had on the MFN.
 If no, describe briefly the efforts made and any changes made to the goal over the year. Indicate
if attainment of this goal will continue in FY2007.
B. FY 2007 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
Summarize the MFN Council’s goals and planned activities for FY 2007, including a discussion of
the following items (maximum of three (3) pages).
Include one or more goals under each program objective, and if possible, the measurable objectives to
attain the goals.
Example:
Collaboration
Goal: To increase parent participation on the Council.
Objective: By June 30, 2006, we will have a total of six parents on the Council.
Specific activities to reach this goal include:
 conducting a parent leadership training program twice per year;
 paying for three parents to attend a Parenting Education conference in November; and
 providing staff training on parent involvement.
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Name of Program: Massachusetts Family Network
Fund Code: 296
PART III – REQUIRED PROGRAM INFORMATION – continued
Summarize the FY2007 implementation plan, including a discussion of the items listed below.
1. Collaboration efforts, including Council development and parent leadership
Goal:
Objective:
Specific activities to reach this goal include:
2. Program and fiscal management, including staffing and professional development for staff
Goal:
Objective:
Specific activities to reach this goal include:
3. Evaluation efforts and how the information will be used to make changes and improvements to
programming and activities
Goal:
Objective:
Specific activities to reach this goal include:
4. Universal outreach efforts to families, including difficult to reach families
Goal:
Objective:
Specific activities to reach this goal include:
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Name of Program: Massachusetts Family Network
Fund Code: 296
PART III – REQUIRED PROGRAM INFORMATION – continued
5. Barriers and obstacles anticipated and plans to reduce them
Goal:
Objective:
Specific activities to reach this goal include:
6. New program development and other new services
Goal:
Objective:
Specific activities to reach this goal include:
C. ATTACHMENTS
Please complete and attach the following:
 Attachment A: Program Contact Information;
 Attachment B: MFN Council Sign-off Sheet;
 Attachment C: Letter of Assurance;
 Attachment D: Required Program Components; and
 Attachment E: FY 2006 and FY 2007 Budget Summary by Objective
Please read:
Attachment F: Additional Required Program Information
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Name of Program: Massachusetts Family Network
Fund Code: 296
PART IV – REQUIRED STATISTICAL INFORMATION
1. How many families did your MFN program serve in FY 2006?
______
Provide an unduplicated number of families participating in direct services or group
activities. Please refer to Attachment E for clarification of direct services categories.
Direct services do not include families who are on the mailing list only.
2. How many families are on your current MFN mailing list?
______
3. How many children (ages 0-3) did your MFN program serve through direct services
in FY 2006? Provide an unduplicated number, using the same definition as above.
______
4. Of the families reported in question 1, how many were experiencing homelessness?
______
5. Of the children reported in question 3, how many were experiencing homelessness?
______
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Name of Program: Massachusetts Family Network
Fund Code: 296
ATTACHMENT A: PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION
1. SUMMER CONTACT INFORMATION
The summer contact person must be available to the Department from June 10, 2006 through September 6, 2006.
Name:
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
2. MFN COORDINATOR INFORMATION
Name:
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
3. LEAD AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Name:
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
4. SUPERINTENDENT OR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF LEAD AGENCY
Name:
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
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Name of Program: Massachusetts Family Network
Fund Code: 296
ATTACHMENT C: STATEMENT OF ASSURANCE
The Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) offers periodic training relevant to the implementation of
MFN. Attendance at these trainings is required. Substitutes and travel are allowable costs (if needed) to ensure
attendance of the MFN Coordinator or relevant designee.
Attach a statement of assurance that certifies that the lead agency will send at least one representative (MFN
Coordinator, Council Co-chair, or other Council member) to all required meetings.
EEC will be organizing a "Families: Learning & Growing Together" Day across the Commonwealth in FY2007. All
EEC funded programs, including CPC, MFN, and PCHP grantees, are encouraged to collaborate and sponsor local
activities to coincide with this event (more detailed information will be forthcoming during the summer). Please
describe what current activities and events you host for families and how you could modify existing efforts to
coincide with EEC’s plan for a statewide day of family fun activities.
Please include with your response to this RFR a statement assuring your program's participation in local
activities for the "Day for Families, Learning & Growing Together"
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…Name of Program: Massachusetts Family Network
Fund Code: 296
ATTACHMENT D: MFN REQUIRED PROGRAM COMPONENTS
MFN funds must be used to provide, at a minimum, the program components listed in the left hand column of the Table. Please indicate with a check mark how the
components were implemented in FY 2006 through the following: direct services; referrals to another resource; subcontracts with community providers; or another
means, such as in-kind donations. If the program did not provide a required component, please explain why in the space below the chart or on an additional
page. Include any plans to address the component in FY 2007.
Direct
Services
Referrals
Subcontracts With
Community
Providers
Other
(Please Describe)
An accessible space to implement program activities (e.g., a family center)
Home visits
Child development information
Health and developmental screening
Adult education
Family literacy activities
Family and community events
Parent education and support groups
Parent leadership opportunities
Assistance with meeting basic needs
Playgroups, including integrated playgroups in collaboration with Early Intervention
programs
Support of local coalition building activities
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Name of Program: Massachusetts Family Network
Fund Code: 296
ATTACHMENT E: FY 2006 AND FY 2007 BUDGET SUMMARY BY MFN OBJECTIVE
Attachment E will provide a better understanding of the work you do to achieve the MFN program objectives. This attachment replaces the budget
narrative form required in previous years.
Please familiarize yourself with the entire attachment before completing it. Attachment E is divided into seven sections.
1. Direct Services
4. Quality
7. In-Kind Contributions
2. Collaboration
5. Program Coordination and Support
3. Outreach
6. Administration
To complete this attachment, indicate FY 2006 expenditures and the FY 2007 proposed budget by each category as detailed in the following pages.
Directions and definitions are included for each sub-category.
In completing this form, remember:
New for FY 2007 : The information under each category has been collapsed so that the activities of lead agency employed staff, contracted consultants, or
employees of a subcontracted agency do not need to be broken out separately. We are looking for the total allocation for each program element.
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MFN Lead Agency Employed Staff refers to all employees of the lead agency, such as the MFN Coordinator, secretaries, social workers, family support
specialists, etc. whose salaries are funded with the MFN funds and whose job responsibilities relate to implementing MFN programming. It does not refer to
bookkeepers or the supervisor of the MFN coordinator.
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Fringe benefits for any MFN staff are captured under the Program Coordination and Support section.
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MFN staff employed by a subcontracted agency must be reflected in the appropriate line or under the subcategory detail.
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You must enter figures for each of the subcategories. If no funds were spent in FY 2006 or allocated for FY 2007, enter $0. The sum of the subtotals must
equal the total of the award. All amounts must be entered as whole dollars.
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ATTACHMENT E: FY 2006 AND FY 2007 BUDGET SUMMARY BY MFN OBJECTIVE
MFN Objective
Amount of FY 2006 funds
expended in this category
Amount of FY 2007 funds
budgeted in this category
Directions/Definitions
DIRECT SERVICES
Activities/Groups for Parents
Parent Leadership and Advocacy
MFN costs associated with providing parents with leadership and
advocacy opportunities, including MFN lead agency employed staff ,
(such as the MFN Coordinator, secretaries, social workers, family
support specialists, etc.) subcontracts with consultants, mileage, parent
stipends, parent advisory council meeting costs, non-instructional
supplies and materials, postage, rental of space, child care, and
transportation to support parent participation, etc.
Parent Education Workshops/Courses
MFN costs associated with providing parent education workshops and
courses, including MFN lead agency employed staff, subcontracts with
consultants, mileage, curriculum, instructional supplies and materials,
printing and reproduction, non-instructional supplies and materials,
postage, rental of space, child care, and transportation to support parent
participation, etc.
Parent Support Groups
MFN costs associated with providing parent support groups, including
MFN lead agency employed staff, subcontracts with consultants, mileage,
instructional supplies and materials, printing and reproduction, noninstructional supplies and materials, postage, rental of space, child care,
and transportation to support parent participation, etc.
Adult Education Activities
MFN costs associated with providing adult eduction activities (ABE,
GED, ESL, Job Training), including MFN lead agency employed staff ,
subcontracts with consultants, mileage, curriculum, instructional supplies
and materials, printing and reproduction, non-instructional supplies and
materials, postage, rental of space, child care, and transportation to
support parent participation, etc.
Subtotal of Activities/Groups for Parents
Subtotal for Activities/Groups for Parents.
Activities/Groups for Families
Parent – Child Workshops/Courses
MFN costs associated with providing parent–child workshops/courses,
family literacy activities and social events, including MFN lead agency
employed staff, subcontracts with consultants, mileage, instructional
supplies and materials, printing and reproduction, non-instructional
supplies and materials, postage, rental of space, transportation to support
family participation, etc.
Parent – Child Playgroups
MFN costs associated with providing parent–child playgroups, including
MFN lead agency employed staff , subcontracts with consultants,
mileage, instructional supplies and materials, printing and reproduction,
non-instructional supplies and materials, postage, rental of space,
transportation to support family participation, etc.
Subtotal of Activities/Groups for Families
Subtotal for Activities/Groups for Families.
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ATTACHMENT E: FY 2006 AND FY 2007 BUDGET SUMMARY BY MFN OBJECTIVE (continued)
Amount of FY 2006 funds
expended in this category
MFN Objective
Amount of FY 2007 funds
budgeted in this category
Directions/Definitions
DIRECT SERVICES (continued)
Parent/Family Support Services
Information and Referral, Consultations, and Concrete Services below refer to the following MFN Parent/Family Support Services categories: income assistance; housing/shelter; fuel/utilities; transportation (not for MFN
activities); food and nutrition; health care; immunization; health insurance; health screenings; early intervention/developmental screening; regular child care (not for MFN activities); emergency child care (not for MFN
activities); public school information; child development information; parent education; equipment/materials; clothing; family planning; pregnancy or breast feeding support; mental health/counseling; child abuse/neglect; job
training/job counseling; adult education; ESL; substance abuse services; domestic violence services; legal/mediation services; immigration services; and any other parent/family support services.
Home/Family Visiting Services
MFN costs associated with providing home/family visiting services,
including MFN lead agency employed staff, subcontracts with consultants,
mileage, instructional supplies and materials, printing and reproduction,
non-instructional supplies and materials (postage), etc.
Information and Referral
MFN costs associated with providing information and referral to families,
including MFN lead agency employed staff , subcontracts with consultants,
instructional supplies and materials, printing and reproduction, noninstructional supplies and materials (postage), rental of space, phone and
utilities, etc.
Consultations
MFN costs associated with providing face-to-face consultations to families,
including MFN lead agency employed staff , subcontracts with consultants,
mileage, instructional supplies and materials, printing and reproduction,
non-instructional supplies and materials (postage), rental of space, phone
and utilities, etc.
Concrete Services
MFN costs associated with providing concrete services and material
supports to meet the needs of families, including MFN lead agency
employed staff, subcontracts with consultants, mileage, instructional
supplies and materials, printing and reproduction, non-instructional supplies
and materials (postage), rental of space, phone and utilities, etc.
Subtotal for Parent/Family Support Services
Subtotal for Parent/Family Support Services.
Family Resource Center(s)
Drop-In Hours
Subtotal for Family Resource Center(s)
Other Direct Services
MFN costs associated with providing drop-in hours for families at the MFN
family resource center(s), including MFN lead agency employed staff ,
subcontracts with consultants, mileage, instructional supplies and materials,
printing and reproduction, non-instructional supplies and materials, rental of
space, phone and utilities, etc.
Subtotal for Family Resource Center(s).
MFN costs associated with paying for any other direct services to children
and families not captured in above categories
Subtotal for Other Direct Services
Total for Direct Services
Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care
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ATTACHMENT E: FY 2006 AND FY 2007 BUDGET SUMMARY BY MFN OBJECTIVE (continued)
Amount of FY 2006 funds
expended in this category
MFN Objective
Amount of FY 2007 funds
budgeted in this category
Directions/Definitions
COLLABORATION
Community Collaboration Activities
Collaboration Activities
Non-Instructional Supplies and Materials to Support
Community Collaboration Activities
Printing and Reproduction to Support
Community Collaboration Activities
MFN costs associated with conducting community collabortion activites,
including MFN lead agency employed staff ,subcontracts with
consultants and mileage.
MFN costs associated with supplies and materials used to support
community collaboration activities and the MFN Council, including
postage.
MFN costs associated with printing and reproduction done to support
community collaboration activities and the MFN Council.
Total for Collaboration
OUTREACH
Outreach Activities
Outreach Activities
MFN costs associated with outreach activities conducted by MFN lead
agency employed staff , or sub-contracted consultants, including
translation, information sessons, and early childhood fairs.
Advertising
MFN costs associated with advertising in local media sources to conduct
outreach to families.
Printing and Reproduction Related to Outreach
MFN costs associated with printing and reproduction of materials used to
conduct outreach to families, including translation.
Total for Outreach
Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care
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ATTACHMENT E: FY 2006 AND FY 2007 BUDGET SUMMARY BY MFN OBJECTIVE (continued)
MFN Objective
Amount of FY 2006 funds
expended in this category
Amount of FY 2007 funds
budgeted in this category
Directions/Definitions
QUALITY
Professional Development
Professional Development/Training by Contracted
Consultants
MFN costs associated with paying professional development support and
training for MFN staff.
Travel and Conference Fees
MFN costs associated with paying for travel and conference
fees/registration for purposes of professional development for MFN staff.
Professional Memberships/Subscriptions
Instructional Supplies and Materials
Subtotal for Professional Development
MFN costs associated with paying for professional memberships and
subscription for purposes of professional development for MFN staff.
MFN costs associated with instructional supplies and materials to support
professional development for MFN staff.
Subtotal for Professional Development.
Program Evaluation
Program Evaluation Activities
Supplies and Materials to Support Evaluation
Printing and Reproduction to Support Evaluation
Subtotal for Program Evaluation
MFN costs associated with program evaluation, needs assessment, and
Council collaboration activities done by MFN lead agency employed
staff or subcontracted consultants, including Department’s MFN Annual
Report and other evaluation activities.
MFN costs associated with supplies and materials used to support program
evaluation activities, including incentives and postage.
MFN costs associated with printing and reproduction done to support
program evaluation activities.
Subtotal for Program Evaluation.
Total for Quality
Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care
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ATTACHMENT E: FY 2006 AND FY 2007 BUDGET SUMMARY BY MFN OBJECTIVE (continued)
Amount of FY 2006 funds
expended in this category
MFN Objective
Amount of FY 2007 funds
budgeted in this category
Directions/Definitions
PROGRAM COORDINATION AND SUPPORT
MFN Coordinator
Secretaries
MFN costs associated with MFN Coordinator’s time coordinating the
implementation of the MFN program that are not included under any of the
previous MFN spending categories above, including Department reports,
etc.
MFN costs associated with MFN secretaries’ time supporting the
coordination of the MFN program that are not included under any of the
previous MFN spending categories above.
Direct Service MFN Staff Fringe Benefits
MFN costs associated with fringe benefits for any MFN direct service staff.
Non-Direct Service MFN Staff Fringe Benefits
MFN costs associated with fringe benefits for any MFN non-direct service
staff, including MFN Supervisor/Director, MFN Coordinator, bookkeepers,
and secretaries.
Contracted Support Staff
MFN costs associated with any contractors paid to support the coordination
of the MFN program.
Rental of Space
MFN costs associated with the rental of space used for direct services or the
coordination of the MFN program that are not included under any of the
previous MFN spending categories above.
Telephone/Utilities
Internal Audit Costs
Non-Instructional Supplies and Materials
Maintenance/Repairs
General Printing/Reproduction
Rental of Equipment
MFN costs associated with telephones for MFN staff and utilities for MFN
program space that are not included under any of the previous MFN
spending categories above.
MFN costs related to internal audits done by the MFN lead agency in
administering the program.
MFN costs associated with non-instructional supplies and materials,
including office supplies and postage, that are not included under any of the
previous MFN spending categories above.
MFN costs associated with maintenance and repairs for equipment owned
by or used to support the program.
MFN costs associated with printing and reproduction to support the MFN
program that are not included under any of the previous MFN spending
categories above.
MFN costs associated with the rental of equipment to support the
implementation of the program.
Total for Program Coordination and
Support
Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care
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ATTACHMENT E: FY 2006 AND FY 2007 BUDGET SUMMARY BY MFN OBJECTIVE (continued)
Amount of FY 2006 funds
expended in this category
MFN Objective
Amount of FY 2007 funds
budgeted in this category
Directions/Definitions
ADMINISTRATION
MFN costs associated with supervising the MFN Coordinator and
providing administrative oversight to the program.
Salary of the Supervisor of MFN Coordinator
Bookkeeper Salary
MFN costs associated with bookkeepers or other financial staff for the
MFN program.
Approved Indirect Costs
MFN costs pertaining to MFN lead agency’s federal or state approved
indirect rates.
Total for Administration
Total must equal sum of subtotals for each MFN objective, including
those done by MFN staff. Total must also equal FY 2006 and FY
2007 awards respectively.
TOTAL
Please list below any in-kind contributions that support the MFN program:
Amount of FY 2006 funds
expended in this category
MFN Objective
Amount of FY 2007 funds
budgeted in this category
Directions/Definitions
IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS
Direct Services
In-kind contribution to the MFN program by MFN lead agency, MFN
Council members, MFN subcontractors, or other community agencies to
support direct services.
Collaboration
In-kind contribution to the MFN program by MFN lead agency, MFN
Council members, MFN subcontractors, or other community agencies to
support community collaboration.
Outreach
In-kind contribution to the MFN program by MFN lead agency, MFN
Council members, MFN subcontractors, or other community agencies to
provide outreach.
Quality
In-kind contribution to the MFN program by MFN lead agency, MFN
Council members, MFN subcontractors, or other community agencies to
improve quality.
Program Coordination and Support
Administration
IN-KIND TOTAL
In-kind contribution to the MFN program by MFN lead agency, MFN
Council members, MFN subcontractors, or other community agencies to
enhance program coordination and support.
In-kind contribution to the MFN program by MFN lead agency, MFN
Council members, MFN subcontractors, or other community agencies to
support administration.
Total In-Kind Contributions made to the MFN program.
Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care
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Name of Program: Massachusetts Family Network
Fund Code: 296
ATTACHMENT F: ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION/REQUIRED SERVICES
MODEL:
The Massachusetts Family Network program (MFN) develops and implements strength based models of parent
outreach, education, and support that are effective with families with young children (prenatal through 3 years
old). MFN strives to create collaborative, comprehensive, high quality networks of family support services that
are free of charge, culturally sensitive, welcoming, and accessible to all families with young children. MFN
programs build on the strengths of parents (and other adults in the parenting role), and existing resources in the
community to cultivate leadership and develop inter family relationships and support.
Required Activities: Each MFN grant recipient must:

plan and conduct outreach to all families with young children (prenatal through 3 years old) through a
variety of methods so that families, including those that may be difficult to reach by traditional methods,
are provided with opportunities to participate in a variety of programs;

coordinate a system of community family education and support resources and services for all families
with young children (prenatal through 3 years old) through a governing council and other collaborative
efforts that include parents;

structure opportunities for parents to build upon their educational experiences, increase parenting skills
to enhance their children’s development, take leadership roles in the community, and develop
community and inter-family relationships; and

evaluate the community’s Family Network program and develop a process for making changes and
improvements based on evaluation information.
DATA COLLECTION AND REPORTING:

All grant recipients must provide EEC with regular updates of MFN activities. Copies of meeting
minutes should be sent to the EEC liaison assigned to the MFN.

All grant recipients must participate in EEC data collection and evaluation activities.

All grant recipients must submit all reports to EEC in a timely manner.
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS AND RECOUPMENT OF FUNDING:
 All grant recipients must use the grant monies in accordance with the terms and requirements set forth in
this Request for Responses, in addition to applicable EEC policies, regulations and/or state or federal laws,
including but not limited to, 815 CMR 2.00 et. seq. EEC reserves the right to recoup any and all monies
which are not spent in accordance with such terms and/or laws.
 EEC further reserves the right to discontinue grant funding to any recipient who violates any of the grant
terms and/or conditions which are incorporated into this Request for Responses.
Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care
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
Name of Program: Massachusetts Family Network
Fund Code: 296
ATTACHMENT G: FY 2007 Funding Eligibility Amounts
Program Name
Assabet Valley Area
Family Network
Boston Family Network
Lead Agency
Assabet Valley Collaborative
Center for Families of
North Cambridge
Chelsea/Revere Family
Network
Family Foundations
Network
Martha's Vineyard
Family Network
Cambridge Dept. of Human
Services
Community Action Programs
Inter-City, Inc.
Community Teamwork, Inc.
Family Partnership
Center
Family Ties
First Connections
Boston Public Schools
Communities
Hudson, Marlboro, Northboro,
Southboro, Westboro
Dorchester, Roxbury, Allston/Brighton
only
North Cambridge only
Amount
$134,006.00
Chelsea, Revere
$135,650
$143,871.00
$139,761.00
Billerica, Chelmsford, Dracut, Lowell,
Tewksbury, Wilmington
Martha's Vineyard Community Martha's Vineyard (Chilmark,
Services
Edgartown, Gay Head, Oak Bluff,
Tisbury, West Tisbury)
Ayer Public Schools
Ayer, Shirley, Devens
$124,673.00
Worcester Public Schools
CASE Collaborative
$139,761.00
$134,006.00
Franklin County Family
Network
Franklin Community Action
Corp.
Hampshire County
Family Network
Hampshire Educational
Collaborative
Haverhill Family Network
Holyoke Family
Network/Enlace de
Familias
Lawrence/Methuen
Family Network
Lower Cape Family
Network
Community Action Inc.
Enlace de Familias
Worcester
Acton, Bedford, Boxboro, Concord,
Carlisle, Harvard, Lincoln, Littleton,
Maynard, Stow, Sudbury
Ashfield, Bernardston, Buckland,
Charlemont, Colrain, Conway,
Deerfield, Gill, Greenfield, Hawley,
Heath, Leyden, Monroe, Montague,
Northfield, Rowe, Shelburne,
Sunderland, Warwick, Whatley
Amherst, Belchertown, Chesterfield,
Cummington, Easthampton, Goshen,
Granby, Hadley, Hatfield, Huntington,
Middlefield, Northampton, Pelham,
Plainfield, Southampton, South
Hadley, Ware, Westhampton,
Williamsburg, Worthington
Haverhill
Holyoke
Community Day Care Center, Lawrence, Methuen
Inc.
Cape Cod Children's Place
Brewster, Chatham, Eastham,
Harwich, Orleans, Provincetown,
Truro, Wellfleet
Lynn Family Network
Lynn Public Schools
Lynn
Malden/Everett Family Tri-City Community Action
Malden, Everett
Network
Program
Medford Family Network Medford Public Schools
Medford
Milford Family Network Milford Public Schools
Milford
Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care
$139,761.00
$124,673.00
$136,472.00
$136,472.00
$139,761.00
$143,871.00
$135,650.00
$131,540.00
$124,673.00
$139,761.00
$136,472.00
$136,472.00
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Name of Program: Massachusetts Family Network
Fund Code: 296
ATTACHMENT G: FY 2007 Funding Eligibility Amounts (continued)
Program Name
New Bedford Family
Network
Northern Berkshire
"Family Net"
Lead Agency
PACE Child Care Works
Communities
New Bedford
Amount
$143,871.00
North Adams Public
Schools
$124,673.00
North Quabbin Family
Network
School Union #28 Family
Network
North River Collaborative
Family Network
Orange Public Schools
North Suburban Family
Network
Plymouth Family Network
Project Connect Family
Network
Quincy Family Network
Melrose Public Schools
Adams, Cheshire, Clarksburg, Florida,
Hancock, Lanesborough, Monroe Bridge,
New Ashford, North Adams, Savoy,
Williamstown
Athol, Orange, Petersham, Phillipston,
Royalston
Erving, Leverett, New Salem, Shutesbury,
Wendell
Abington, Bridgewater, East Bridgewater,
Hanover, Hanson, Raynham, Rockland,
West Bridgewater, Whitman
Melrose, Stoneham, Wakefield
Plymouth Public Schools
Attleboro Public Schools
Plymouth
Attleboro
$124,673.00
$136,472.00
Somerville Family
Network
South Berkshire Family
Network
New Salem-Wendell
Regional School District
North River Collaborative
Quincy Community Action Quincy
Program
Somerville Public Schools Somerville
South Berkshire Regional Alford, Egremont, Great Barrington,
School District
Montery, Mount Washington, New
Marlboro, Otis, Sandisfield, Sheffield,
Stockbridge, West Stockbridge
Springfield Family
New North Citizens
Springfield
Support Programs
Council
Families United Network Barnstable Public Schools Barnstable
Upper Cape Family
Falmouth Public Schools Bourne, Falmouth, Mashpee, Sandwich
Network
Palmer/Monson Family Hampshire Educational
Palmer, Monson
Network
Collaborative
Hull Family Network
Hull Public Schools
Hull
Ipswich Birth to Three
Ipswich Public Schools
Ipswich
Family Center
Lunenburg Family
Lunenburg Public Schools Lunenburg
Network
Community Network for Nantucket Public Schools Nantucket
Children of Nantucket
Natick Family Network
Natick Public Schools
Natick
Watertown Family
Watertown Public Schools Watertown
Network
Weymouth Family
Weymouth Public Schools Weymouth
Network
Beginning Years Family YMCA of Greater
Auburn, Blackstone, Douglas, Grafton,
Network
Worcester
Mendon, Millbury, Millville, Sutton, Upton
Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care
$84,922.00
$44,719.00
$127,167.00
$124,673.00
$128,251.00
$143,871.00
$136,223.00
$143,871.00
$124,673.00
$124,673.00
$124,673.00
$79,827.00
$124,673.00
$53,122.00
$124,673.00
$124,669.00
$124,673.00
$124,673.00
$124,673.00
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