Section 186 EEC Family, Friend and Neighbor Care Study

Not later than January 1, 2025, the department of early education and care shall submit a report to the clerks of the senate and house of representatives, the senate and house committees on ways and means and the joint committee on education relative to family, friend and neighbor care, which shall include, but not be limited to: (i) the feasibility of implementing and overseeing a family, friend and neighbor care network; (ii) the department structures necessary to evaluate and support a family, friend and neighbor care network; (iii) the sustainability of said network; and (iv) any legislative changes necessary to carry out the recommendations. Prior to reporting its findings, the department shall consult with Community Labor United Inc.'s Care That Works pilot program, New England United for Justice, Inc., Service Employees International Union, Local 509 and Massachusetts Child Care Resource and Referral Network, Inc.