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Massachusetts Family Literacy Consortium (MFLC)

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is family literacy?

  2. Why is family literacy important?

  3. Why does Massachusetts need family literacy?

  4. Who benefits from family literacy?

  5. Who provides family literacy?

  6. How can I help start family literacy in my community?


6. How can I help start family literacy in my community?

You can take some initial steps in your community:

  • Inventory resources and potential partners invested in the well-being of families.

  • Develop a vision and mission statement that reflects a shared commitment to working in partnership to serve the multiple needs of families.

  • Visit Resources for additional information.

Please address any questions or comments to MFLC@doe.mass.edu

Last Updated: September 15, 2002

 
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