MVCS Family Childcare Network Project

Heather Quinn, Director of Early Childhood Programs for Martha’s Vineyard Community Services (MVCS), and Kim D’Arcy, Program Coordinator for the MVCS Family Center, both 2020 Vision Fellows, created and oversaw the position of Family Childcare Network Coordinator at MVCS. The Vineyard has a severe shortage of childcare options for infants and toddlers. In fall 2020, Joanne Lambert was hired to serve as the new Coordinator. Joanne has the qualifications, experience and community connections to serve in this role. She works to support childcare providers and to entice new providers to enter the field. She also provides information and access to education opportunities and community resources for family childcare providers. This project came before the Vision Fellowship Grants Committee through the Vision Fellowship Advisory Council.