Policy & Advocacy

Are the Town-Based Child Care Stipends Working?

This session will explore the Cape town-based child care stipends, designed to support young professionals balancing work and family. Discuss the impact of these stipends on the cost of child care and workforce retention as well as other models.

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Lori Meads

Lori leads Seamen’s Bank, overseeing a team of 70+ employees dedicated to quality financial services and community support. She supports organizations like Habitat for Humanity and the Homeless Prevention Council and previously served as president of the Community Development Partnership. Lori holds a Business Administration degree and an MBA and is a recipient of the Banker and Tradesmen’s Community Bank Hero Award.

Sophie Rezendes
Sophie Rezendes

Sophie has been working with children from a young age, gaining experience as a coach, nanny, and parent-tot group leader. Her career in Early Childhood Education began in 2014 and, in 2023, she joined Cape Cod Children’s Place as the Director of Early Learning. Sophie is dedicated to creating a warm, supportive learning environment for children, building strong connections with families, and supporting educators in their professional growth.

Emily Wagner
Emily Wagner

Emily became executive director of CCYP in April 2024. Before joining CCYP, Emily served as director of communications for the National Head Start Association and deputy director of advocacy communications for the American Library Association. Originally from Brewster, Emily is a graduate of both Mount Holyoke College and The Catholic University of America and has two young children she's raising in her childhood home.

4.12.25 Eldredge Library Chatham
FAMILY CONNECT
Friends & Family Connect @ the Eldredge Public Library
Ocean-Themed Story Hour and Family-Friendly Networking Series
April 12, 2025
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
564 Main St., Chatham
Join us for a special story hour designed to will connect children ages 2-5 to people who spend their days with our ocean and waterways.