The Lower Grafton Council for Young Children and Families (LGCYCF) was formed in 2008, when a wide range of family-focused community leaders came together. Promoting positive-social emotional development became our focus.

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LGCYCF’s projects include:

• 2012-2013 Creation and provision of a professional development series on Family-Centered Practice; Promoting Young Children’s Social Emotional Development; and Early Childhood and Family Mental Health.

• 2019 State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG) via NH DOE: for the implementation of the evidence-based Pyramid Model Framework and practices in early childhood settings. To learn more go to The Pyramid Model section of this website.

• 2021 Preschool Development Grant (PDG) capacity-building via NH DHHS to create a community Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan, convening the voices of parents and professionals to envision for the future of Early Childhood in the area.

• 2022 Preschool Development Grant (PDG) implementation via NH DHHS to collaborate with coalitions statewide to create early childhood systems; implement resource coordination; and institute the Pyramid Model with local providers.

• 2023 implementation of Infant Toddler- Family Childcare Expansion subgrantee project, collaborating with family providers to increase available childcare seats for children 0-5, and business accessibility for children and families with varying needs.